Medical Centre Development

Medical Centre Development

We are passionate about developing Medical Centres that transform the lives of patients and help practices deliver their services. Primary Care is often at the heart of each community, as your dedicated development partner we will deliver the necessary NHS approvals, planning consents and funding to meet your aspirations and the needs of the patients you serve.

Guide to our service

MGI offer a full turn-key solution from land purchase through to the opening of your new Medical Centre. As a third party developer (“3PD”) we assume responsibility for the development managing the entire process whilst keeping you constantly engaged in the key decision making . Our all encompassing service is designed to take the hassle out of the development process.

ASSESSING YOUR REQUIREMENTS

We understand each GP surgery faces their own set of challenges. At MGI we are determined to get to know our GP clients and the patients they serve so we can identify the problems they face and their future aspirations. This can often be key in determining whether a complete new build, the redevelopment of an existing practice, or sale and leaseback with the injection of capital for improvement is required. Whatever decision you make we will be there to fully support you through the process.

key milestones:

  • Discuss the options available: New build, re-development or sale and leaseback

  • Assess the current and future local premises and population needs

  • Agree the allowable size of the premises with the district valuer and your CCG

  • Engage key stakeholders such as your patient group and local council

  • Prepare and submit business case

  • Identify and secure your preferred development site

DESIGN AND APPROVAL

The design and approval stage is where the project begins to take shape with all the
necessary stakeholders engaged and the architects beginning to firm up the design. Our developments are designed to meet the individual needs of the practice incorporating the Health Building Notes (HBNs) that primary care premises must adhere to. We invite as much
participation as possible at this stage and organise regular meetings with key practice staff. We also provide a professional health care planner to assist with the smooth running of the project.

key milestones:

  • Design team instructed

  • Review and amend plans with the surgery

  • Consult patients and other health providers

  • Commission BREEAM pre-assessment

  • Obtain planning consent

  • Obtain CCG and District Valuer (DV) approvals and agree notional rent

  • Finalise pre-lease agreement.

CONSTRUCTION

Now the exciting part! Once the necessary consents have been obtained we can then begin the construction of your new primary care premises. Typically, the construction process takes around 12 months but this of course depends on the size of the building. At this stage, a fully detailed program will be given to the surgery and CCG to ensure a seamless transition from the existing premises to the new.

key milestones:

  • Construction starts

  • Engagement with NHS property advisors/ CCG IT team

  • Practical completion

  • Engage with NHS IT for requirements

HANDOVER AND AFTERCARE

Once the Medical Centre is completed we will enact the handover plan and help you move from your existing surgery to the new one as well as get the necessary paperwork for the final DV and NHS sign off. As a long term-investor, we act as a facilities managers on all our new builds and will provide you with a fully managed aftercare service to ensure the smooth running of your new medical centre. You will be provided with a dedicated aftercare manager should you ever require any advice, further space or changes to the internal layout.

key milestones:

  • Snagging/DV final sign off

  • Move to new premises

  • Aftercare and facilities management services

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Your Journey

Throughout your journey we aim to co-ordinate the many stakeholders that make up a primary care development making it as hassle free for you as possible. Our all-encompassing service means we will do everything from writing your business case, securing your notional rent and advising you on the best ways to make use of your extra space.
Consultants & Contractor
  • Breeam Assessor
  • Architect/Principal Designer
  • Mechanical & Electrical
  • CDM Co-ordination
  • Contractor
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Structural Engineer
  • Project Manager
Compliance
  • CQC
  • Local Planners
  • Infection Control
  • CCG
  • NHSE
  • DV
Tenant Requirements
  • Employers Agent
  • Solicitors
  • GP Surgery
  • Other tenants

Innovation

Having worked on several IT health innovation projects including the European FISTAR program we are fully equipped to help you reach your IT needs. Where requested we can provide advice on IT systems and service delivery models using our in-house expertise and external partners.

Sustainability

We are committed to sustainability and all our schemes aim to achieve BREEAM excellent and EPC ratings of A. In turn we hope this brings you the benefits of a healthier and more productive workforce and an environment that attracts and retains high quality employees.

Long Term Relationship

We are a long term investor in primary care and are therefore fully committed to your future journey. When you work with us, you can be safe in the knowledge you have a partner that is fully aware of the changing nature of primary care.

Secondary Care Services

It has become clear that the national policy directive is for GPs to take the lead in bringing care closer to home. MGI work with a number of secondary care providers who can help you achieve this through standard NHS contracts or co-located services.

One point of contact

To achieve a successful project having a single point of contact is key. We dedicate a specialist project director, who will be your main point of contact from conception until the building is completed.

Patient Care

Our medical centres are built with your patients in mind. The whole process is designed to have your new premises work seamlessly between a multitude of disciplines, bringing world class primary care to the patient population you serve.

Making the
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Our medical centres are built with your patients in mind. The whole process is designed to have your new premises work seamlessly between a multitude of disciplines, bringing world class primary care to the patient population you serve. We are a long term investor in primary care and are therefore fully committed to your future journey. When you work with us, you can be safe in the knowledge you have a partner that is always fully up to speed with the changing nature of primary care.