An organisation, which helps the NHS to improve the quality of its service and its efficiency, has just consolidated its own operation at the University of Warwick Science Park.
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement (NHS Institute) has taken over a 20,000 sq ft building, previously occupied by Sun Microsystems at the Science Park.
The NHS Institute was previously based in Coventry House on the University of Warwick Campus but, when its lease was up, the University decided to make use of the building itself.
So it was with great relief that a property could be found close by to house the organisation’s staff and to offer flexible space to reflect the changes in the work the NHS Institute does.
Annie Taylor, head of marketing and communication for the NHS Institute, said: “For the last six years we have been a publicly funded body working with the NHS to deliver change and improvement, but we are now looking to become a more commercial entity.
“We develop programmes and services to help the NHS overcome the many challenges it faces on a day-to-day basis.
“That means everything from ensuring best practice and improving the quality of service being delivered to improving efficiency and productivity.
“The challenges that our own health service faces are the same challenges that are faced by health organisations all over the world and we are now operating across the globe.”
The flexible space inside the new building – called i-House – will allow for more meetings, conferences and events to be staged by the NHS Institute in-house rather than using alternative venues.
“That will help in our work across the NHS,” added Annie. “We want to invite more clients here –from around the country and overseas – so the fact that we can host them here is very helpful.
“We have reviewed what we do and how we work and the new building is a great new start for us.”
David Grindrod, of the University of Warwick Science Park, said: “This is an excellent deal, particularly in the current climate. It is the second major building to be occupied on the site in the space of just a few months.
“Market conditions have been tough but when the properties are of a high standard and the location is right, deals are still being done and this proves that.
“The NHS Institute has not moved far but they are a very welcome addition to the Science Park and we look forward to attracting further companies and organisations here.”