Podcast Episode #9 Healthcare Development
In this episode of the Brookbanks podcast, Danny Lloyd-Jones and Jack Kenny from Brookbanks join Guy Kippen of Prime Plc to explore the evolving landscape of healthcare development in the UK. Together, they discuss innovative approaches to improving NHS infrastructure and creating better environments for staff and patients.
Why this development model matters
Healthcare development is more than just building facilities—it’s about delivering positive outcomes for Trusts, staff, and communities. Danny and Guy highlight the benefits of Prime’s development model, which focuses on unlocking land use for NHS Trusts and enabling projects that might otherwise remain stalled.
Prime’s approach to development
Guy provides an overview of Prime’s model, which emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and outcome-oriented design. This approach helps Trusts overcome financial and logistical challenges, ensuring that projects deliver long-term value.
Improving amenities for NHS teams
One key theme is the importance of quality amenities for NHS staff. Better facilities contribute to staff wellbeing and retention, which ultimately impacts patient care. Danny and Guy discuss how thoughtful design can transform the working environment for healthcare professionals.
Case Studies: Taunton & Leighton Hospitals
The conversation includes some real-world examples:
- Taunton Hospital – A project that demonstrates how unlocking land and upgrading infrastructure can create new opportunities for Trusts.
- Leighton Hospital – A case study showing how Brookbanks supports clients in navigating regulatory compliance and integrating building services engineering into complex healthcare projects.
Challenges and Opportunities
Current challenges for Trusts include aging infrastructure, funding constraints, and the complexity of site-wide upgrades. Danny and Guy explore how private and public infrastructure differ, and why a nuanced approach is essential for success.
Healthcare development requires meticulous planning to meet strict regulations. Brookbanks plays a critical role in guiding clients through compliance, ensuring that projects meet both technical and operational standards.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about how Brookbanks and Prime Plc are shaping the future of healthcare development.
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Our July 2026 Newsletter
August 17, 2026
This month, we’ve continued to explore many of the key themes currently influencing the built environment, from sustainable drainage and climate resilience through to structural efficiency, site disposal and long-term project performance. A particular highlight from the past month was the publication of our new report, written in conjunction with the Home Builders Federation (HBF), examining Sustainable Drainage Systems and the opportunities we’ve identified in Wales to support greater consistency, certainty and efficiency ahead of guidance becoming legislation across England. This month, we also shared some exciting leadership news as we continue to grow and evolve following our recent partnership with CBPE. Plus, read on to take a look back at our latest thought leadership article covering development viability, as well as three podcast episodes from the past few weeks.