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Estates & Facilities UHLG, Liverpool (2026)

30/12/2025

🏆 BAM Construction Scores 45/45 in Considerate Constructors Assessment

We are pleased to announce that our contractor and partner, BAM Construction, has achieved an excellent score of 45/45 in the Considerate Constructors Scheme assessment for the Royal Liverpool University Hospital Phase 2 infrastructure works.

The Estates and Facilities team is proud to work in partnership with BAM Construction on this significant project. Funded by the New Hospital Programme, the work includes creating a new extended podium and improved vehicle access to the main hospital entrance. The new entrance will improve access for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, with a further link to Prescot Street commencing in 2026.

The independent assessment awarded maximum scores across all three categories:
✅ Respect the Community - 15/15
✅ Care for the Environment - 15/15
✅ Value their Workforce - 15/15

Steve Gerard, Associate Director for UHL Group Hospital Redevelopments, said: "The scores achieved are testament to the teamwork that BAM and UHL Group have demonstrated in setting out standards to succeed in this very important criteria."

Rob Bailey, BAM Construction Director, said: "We're proud of the excellent standards achieved across the project. Our team has shown strong commitment to community engagement, environmental responsibility, and health and safety. It's been a great example of hard work and collaboration from our client and the site team."

The project is expected to be completed in autumn 2026. Well done to the BAM Construction team on this excellent achievement.

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Estates and Facilities! 🎅

On behalf of the Estates and Facilities team at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, we would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎁

Thank you to our incredible teams who work tirelessly to keep our hospitals running smoothly and safely all year round.

Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful festive season! 🌟

16/12/2025

📸 'Who Cares Conversations' Exhibition Opens at Aintree University Hospital

We're thrilled to celebrate the official opening of the 'Who Cares Conversations' exhibition, which took place on Thursday 11th December in one of the main corridors at Aintree University Hospital, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group.

This powerful exhibition showcases thermal camera images capturing the 'heat signatures' of our dedicated Aintree Hospital Theatre staff, reflecting on the vital role of touch in their work and how it adapted during the pandemic.

Created by dance artist Angela Woodhouse and visual artist Caroline Broadhead, with videographer Dominique Rivoal, the project invited staff to participate in a unique residency in 2024. Each participant considered a gesture of touch that could be recorded using thermal imaging – whether through a pose, body movement, or heat mark left on an object – creating their own personal 'heat signature'. The thermal camera registers the heat emanating from the body and objects, ranging from red through yellow to gradients of blue.

The exhibited prints are selected screenshots from the videos. The opening event brought colleagues together to witness their unique heat signatures now displayed in the hospital corridor, creating a powerful sense of belonging and appreciation for the essential work they do every day. 🙌

This exhibition represents a strand of the ongoing 'Who Cares' project, funded by Arts Council England, Middlesex University and supported by Inspace, Edinburgh. We extend our appreciation to Paula OMalley, Joanne Nelson and Nicholas Lown, and to Hospital Arts in Liverpool, for making this inspiring project possible.

02/12/2025

🏥👥 Governors and NEDs Visit at Royal Liverpool University Hospital

On Thursday 21st November, non-executive directors and governors visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, for an engaging tour of Estates and Facilities operations.

The visit included exploring the new hospital's domestic services base in CSSB, experiencing the retail food offerings across Level 0 and Level 10, and observing patient food service in action. The group received insights into the decommissioning and demolition plans for the old Royal, alongside the Strategic Masterplan that sets out the future direction for the site.

The visit proved highly valuable, with David Gilburt (Non-Executive Director), Graham Kemp (Governor), and Jim Conalty (Governor) commending the team for the impressive standards maintained and the informative experience provided.

Our thanks go to Steve Gerard, Judith Joughin, Jane Ireland, Kerry McArdle, Ian Reid and all the staff who made the visit both informative and memorable, showcasing the dedication and expertise that drives operational excellence across our services.

14/11/2025

🌟 Introducing Our First E&F Shining Star - Catherine Crewe! 🌟

We're thrilled to celebrate Catherine, our newly appointed Assistant Domestic Manager at Broadgreen Hospital, as our October winner!

Since joining in July, Catherine has made an incredible impact. When three clinical areas failed audits, she led their complete recovery - working directly with clinical teams and personally conducting weekly follow-ups to restore confidence in our standards.

What really impressed our judges? Catherine's hands-on approach during challenging times. She's been right there supporting her team through staffing pressures, driving training compliance, and keeping quality standards high while still learning the ropes herself.

The E&F Shining Star award celebrates colleagues who go above and beyond through innovation and real impact. Catherine exemplifies exactly that.

Congratulations, Catherine! 🎉

04/11/2025

🤝 Great to see our Director of Estates and Facilities, Paul Fitzpatrick, share how partnership working transforms healthcare environments.

By collaborating with specialists like Steven A Hunt & Associates across estates, construction, and project management, we ensure design supports everything from infection control to patient wellbeing. Together, we're building facilities that put care quality first. 💙

23/10/2025

🏆 National Recognition at IHEEM Healthcare Estates Awards 2025

We're delighted to share that our colleague, Vincent Hart, Head of Estates at Broadgreen Hospital, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, has won the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the IHEEM Healthcare Estates 2025 Awards! 🎉

Vincent's award celebrates his transformative work with Project Search, our supported internship programme for young adults with learning disabilities and autism. Through his dedication, Vincent has created genuine pathways to employment—personally mentoring interns, advocating for permanent roles, and breaking down barriers in our profession. His impact speaks for itself: one intern he supported as a maintenance assistant has progressed to become a site manager for a healthcare building. Vincent has also challenged longstanding gender stereotypes by championing a female intern within our traditionally male-dominated estates team, demonstrating that technical roles in healthcare are truly for everyone.

This national recognition reflects the commitment across our Estates and Facilities department, and throughout UHL Group, to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. The award was presented on Tuesday 21 October 2025, at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.

Vincent, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Your dedication inspires us all! 👏

29/09/2025

Patients at Aintree University Hospital are enjoying an extended and more varied menu at mealtimes following the completion of a £10m purpose-built kitchen facility and launch of a new heated meal trolley service, mirroring the successful approach taken at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital.

We have partnered with Apetito, which professionally prepares the meals which are then frozen immediately to lock in nutritional value and flavour, delivered to us and then stored in our purpose-built kitchen. Meals are then reheated using Burlodge equipment on the ward just before service, so patients receive hot, quality food at their bedside. The upgraded service offers patients much greater menu choice including traditional and international dishes, special diets, and clear allergen information.

Our catering staff worked together with our dietitians to deliver this improvement and feedback from patients and staff has been extremely positive following a soft launch earlier this month.

Pictured above: Members of the Catering team at Aintree in front of the new £10m kitchen facility.

11/09/2025

☕ Another Fantastic Cuppa with a Copper Success!

Yesterday's Cuppa with a Copper event at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group was a huge success with the biggest engagement so far to date! Over 80 staff members and members of the public connected with Merseyside Police, demonstrating the strength of our community partnerships.

Merseyside Police officers provided expert advice on incident reporting, bike marking, local area safety, and domestic violence support. Staff received valuable advice leaflets and practical giveaways including bike marking kits, phone marking services, phone holders, handbag clips, panic alarms, and RFID blockers.

A particular highlight was the opportunity for our Domestic Violence lead to meet with Merseyside Police colleagues, allowing both teams to share insights and strengthen their collaborative approach to supporting our community.

A big thank you to Merseyside Police and all our staff who made this such a successful community initiative! Looking forward to our next session at Broadgreen Hospital alongside our LHCH colleagues next month.

08/09/2025

🌟 Celebrating Outstanding Achievement in Our Portering Team!

We're incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of two exceptional team members from our Aintree Portering Team at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group!

🎓 Sean Sullivan - Just graduated from his supported internship programme after joining our Portering Team at Aintree in September 2024. Despite facing learning difficulties that previously affected his confidence, Sean has made extraordinary progress over the past year, demonstrating resilience, dedication and the ability to thrive in the workplace.

🤝 Alex Clarke - Our permanent porter in the CT department, who has been an outstanding mentor to Sean. Alex's compassion, daily support and dedication to Sean's learning and personal development have been exceptional. He truly embodies what it means to be a team player and role model.

Certificates of Outstanding Achievement were presented by Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities, Mike Ryan, and Head of Facilities, Paul McCormick, recognising their exceptional contributions to our department and organisation.

We're also excited to announce that Alex will soon begin a training and mentorship apprenticeship, supported by Peter Melia, preparing him to mentor future supported interns and new starters.

This success story highlights the power of mentorship, inclusive employment and the strong collaboration between UHLG and external learning providers. These learning journeys are vital to our growth as both a department and an organisation.

Congratulations to Sean and Alex - you inspire us all! 👏

26/08/2025

🏥👥 Governors and NEDs Visit at Aintree University Hospital

Last Thursday, on 21st August, Estates and Facilities team at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group was honoured to host governors and non-executive directors for a comprehensive visit at Aintree University Hospital to demonstrate innovative practices and strategic developments across multiple operational areas.

The visit consisted of detailed presentations, interactive Q&A sessions throughout the tour and extensive guided walks around the facilities with a special focus on sustainability initiatives, site redevelopment projects and waste operations. The structured approach allowed for meaningful engagement and strategic discussions about environmental commitments and long-term operational improvements.

Craig Jones, Head of Shared Services commented: "This visit provided an invaluable opportunity to showcase strategic sustainability initiatives, comprehensive redevelopment plans and operational excellence in waste management to governors and non-executive directors. Their engagement and understanding of how we're systematically transforming operations across these critical areas demonstrates the organisation's commitment to environmental excellence and operational innovation across all services."

Special thanks to Craig Jones (Head of Shared Services), Paul Gorge (Head of Major Capital Projects), Nicola Daly (Head of Sustainability), Nick White (Nature Recovery Ranger) and Michael Morgan (Facilities Manager - Logistics), who delivered engaging presentations and provided detailed insights throughout the visit.

20/08/2025

🏆 Shortlisted for Excellence: IHEEM Healthcare Estates Awards 2025!

We're thrilled to announce that NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group has been shortlisted for TWO prestigious awards at the The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management - IHEEM Healthcare Estates 2025 Awards!

🔥 Staff Wellbeing Initiative of the Year - for our innovative Fire Safety Apprenticeship Initiative led by Stewart Crowe, Assistant Director of Health and Safety, that transformed team members into qualified fire safety advisers through comprehensive development programmes.

🤝 Diversity and Inclusion Award - recognising Vincent Hart, Head of Estates at Broadgreen Hospital, for his exceptional leadership in championing inclusive employment through Project Search and breaking down barriers in traditionally male-dominated estates roles.

These nominations reflect our commitment to developing our people, fostering innovation and creating inclusive opportunities where everyone can thrive. From groundbreaking apprenticeship schemes that build internal expertise to actively challenging stereotypes and opening doors for underrepresented communities, we're proud to lead positive change in healthcare estates.

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