It’s been a busy couple of months, as we’ve been out and about talking to estates professionals across the country at a range of conferences and events.
Several of our people were asked to speak at national Healthcare Estates and Education Estates events about some of the things we’ve been working on recently, and it’s great to see projects from the north of England grabbing people’s attention.
In other news, our wonderful Sewell Facilities Management team scooped a national award and have been recognised as Team of the Year! They’re still buzzing about this a couple of weeks later!
In this newsletter, we share some of our thoughts about some of the hot topics we’ve seen developing in the estates sector following the Autumn Budget. Needless to say, there is a lot to do and we need to continue to innovate whilst always ensuring we keep the communities we serve front and centre.
As always, if you’d like to talk more about any of the things covered, give me a call – the kettle’s always on (and the mince pies have been secured and stockpiled! Too soon? Never!)
Best wishes, Jo
Estates experts Nikola Idle and Jonathan Turner write an open letter to the new Health Secretary about the major estates and facilities challenges facing the NHS, and share what they think the government should do to help the NHS ensure its estate remains fit for the future.
What does a sustainable building look like for the future? That was the question posed as education, construction and sustainability professionals from around the region gathered at Ron Dearing University Technical College’s STEAM Studios to explore the building’s remarkable journey.
When you’re preparing to address the national rising trend for increased numbers of students with special educational needs and disabilities, you need a robust plan in place. We supported Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to create a SEND strategy, helping to provide the best education for all their students.
Rotherham saw a 14% increase in the number of SEND students in 2023.
One of the big topics of conversation at all this year’s healthcare events has been how the NHS is under pressure. Senior Consultant Issy Whitelock looks at what the most recent release of ERIC data tells us about the condition of the NHS.
The Sewell Facilities Management Operations Team has won ‘Team of the Year’ in a prestigious national awards after being chosen as the best team in the industry by a panel of 50 independant judges.
