THE FIVE-POINT PLAN
Portakabin acquired Darwin Group in April 2023, to strengthen the healthcare expertise of the combined operation. They commissioned this Five-Point Plan, which sets out our mission, working in collaboration with the NHS and care providers, highlighting the key points that guide our projects and practices.
Embracing the points laid out here will support the future of healthcare provision, building an NHS that can meet demand, accommodate changing needs and continue to reduce patient backlogs, all while providing outstanding patient care.
A message from Dan Ibbetson (CEO, Portakabin)
‘We understand the critical role that estates and facilities play in safeguarding the future of the NHS and its patients. With a maintenance backlog exceeding £11 billion, the health service is under immense pressure.
For this reason, we are proud to announce the launch of the Five-Point Plan, 'The End of the Waiting Line', which has been timed to support the newly formed Government and health and care colleagues in addressing urgent system priorities.
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Dan Ibbetson,
CEO, Portakabin
To strengthen our healthcare expertise, Portakabin acquired Darwin Group last year, a specialist in healthcare construction with over 18 years of industry experience. This partnership has significantly enhanced our combined capacity and speed, enabling us to deliver high-quality clinical and non-clinical buildings swiftly to meet immediate NHS needs.
Together with the teams at Portakabin and Darwin Group, I stand with our health and care colleagues as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of care. We look forward to supporting decisive action from the country’s leadership to protect and safeguard not only the future of the NHS, but also the safety of its patients and workforce.’
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"Along with much needed capital investment, Darwin Group’s five-point plan echoes many of NHS Providers’ asks for the next government to shore up our next generation NHS for the future. The NHS needs partners who are ambitious for patients and understand the challenges and opportunities at play, which is why we’re delighted to be partnering with Darwin Group to share how they can support NHS trusts."
- Sir Julian Hartley, Chief Executive, NHS Providers