New health centre for Monkseaton starts on site

Construction of the new £2.8 million Monkseaton Medical Centre in Whitley Bay is now underway, due for completion October 2012.The 1,080 sq m state-of-the-art centre, which is being developed by MedicX, will be located on land directly adjacent to the existing medical centre in Cauldwell Avenue, Monkseaton, which will then be demolished and converted into parking for 37 cars.

The existing practice’s patient list size has almost doubled in the last 25 years, the new medical centre will provide much needed healthcare facilities for the community. These will include extended consulting room suites and nurse treatment rooms, together with the ability to accommodate a range of visiting clinicians.

Nigel Pashley, Regional Director, MedicX, comments: “MedicX is delighted to be working with Monkseaton Medical Practice in the delivery of this brand new building and the extensive benefits it will bring to the community in terms of improved health provision.”

Construction of new health centre in Methil commences

Construction of the new medical centre in Methil, Fife commenced January 2012, with completion autumn 2012.The 720 sq m centre, being developed by MedicX, will be located on the Methil Docks Business Park and will replace the existing practice in old Victorian premises. 

The £2 million state-of-the-art centre will provide extended GP consulting and nurse treatment suites, minor ops and health education facilities, together with meeting and training rooms for the staff. In addition, there will be a new onsite pharmacy.

Nigel Pashley, Regional Director, MedicX, comments: “We are delighted that after considerable hard work by all involved, construction has now commenced. The much needed new medical centre will provide modern healthcare facilities for the Methil community when it opens later this year.”

The Meadows Centre for Health welcomes first patients

The impressive £5.7 million, 13,000sqft new state of the art medical centre for Hounslow, weclomed its first patients this month. The modern, purpose-built centre, located on Chinchilla Drive, was developed by MedicX in partnership with NHS Hounslow and Places for People, incorporates the relocation of the existing Greenbrook Medical Centre as well as a pharmacy and a range of community based health services for the health benefit of the local population.

Tony Coke, Primary Care Property Director, MedicX, said: “Modern healthcare centres, that can be delivered within budget and provide value for money, are essential for local communities. We are confident this fantastic new centre will transform the patient experience and we hope everyone will be delighted with what has been achieved.

MedicX is currently developing a number of schemes in London and the South East, bringing an innovative range of healthcare premises to local communities of Raynes Park and Tooting as well as recently completing a new centre for health in Woolwich.”

Sue Hardy, Director at West London Health Estates, commented: “There has been a real need for a new medical centre, and after consultation with the local community, we are pleased to now have the building open for business, providing a wide range of healthcare services.

The building looks fantastic and both the PCT and practice are delighted with the new facility. I would like to thank the whole team for a great result for the community and the GP practice.”

Ground breaking event for new East Cowes Medical Centre

MedicX held a groundbreaking event this November to celebrate the start of construction of a new medical centre for East Cowes.The modern, purpose-built centre, located on the recently complted Town Square was developed by MedicX in partnership with NHS Isle of Wight and is the latest phase in the regeneration of the former GKN Works at East Cowes. The scheme was brought forward by a number of local partners, including NHS Isle of Wight, the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), to offer a centralised location for local doctors and staff to provide an improved service for patients and the local community. The site transferred from SEEDA to the HCA in September, and the agency will use its experience of managing regeneration projects to continue to support local partners. 

When complete, Dr Andrews & Partners GP Practice in York Avenue will relocate to the new centre, which will also house PCT dental services, podiatry, a local district nurse team as well as various PCT-led clinics and a new pharmacy.

Paul Chandler, Head of Development, MedicX, said:  “MedicX is currently developing a number of schemes in London and the South East, bringing an innovative range of healthcare services to local communities. East Cowes is just one example of how our expertise is ensuring that modern, purpose-built healthcare centres are being delivered on time and within budget. We are now focussed on maintaining the momentum to open the medical centre in July 2012.” 

Nick Emery, Practice Manager, Dr Andrews & Partners GP Practice, commented: “It is really exciting being on site and seing how much progress has already been made. This is a very positive step for East Cowes that will provide a purpose-built health centre for the future, which is capable of delivering a whole range of expanded services, in direct response to local demand. Without the partnership with MedicX this project would not have been possible and we look forward to moving in next year.” 

Paul Flatt, HCA senior development manager, added: “This marks another important step in our work to develop East Cowes as a great place to live, work and visit. the HCA is committed to the regeneration of East Cowes and has invested substantially with patients in the delivery of infrastructure, new homes and regeneration over the past 10 years. The project demonstrates the close relationship we have with our partners and I am pleased that work has started on this important and exciting project for the town.”

Milestone achieved at Bilborough

Bilborough’s new Grange Farm Medical Centre, located in state-of-the-art premises on Tremayne Road, Nottingham celebrated milestone. The MedicX developed centre, occupied by Dr Helen Hollis, Dr Nina Ray and Dr Nadeem Sarwar reached 1,000 patients, having opened their doors to NHS patients in March 2011.

To celebrate their success, the practice asked their 1,000^th patient to formally open the centre at an unveiling party. All patients and staff were presented with an open invitation to the event; providing food, drink, face painting for children and games such as bingo. Over 100 patients and staff attended the event, enjoying activities laid on and leaving comments to the MedicX team as to how impressed they were with the building and facilities.

Kylie Walls, the lucky 1,000^th patient, who runs a local slimming world club commented:

“It was an honor to officially open the Grange Farm Medical Centre as the 1,000^th patient. The facilities are fantastic and offer the community exactly what we need.”

Emma Bravery, Managing Partner, Grange Farm Medical Centre:

“It is our aim to make this fantastic facility part of the local community, not just a doctor’s surgery. The turn out for our official opening highlights that residents have embraced the new centre and we look forward to providing even more community focused events in the future.”

Jemma Whetton, Development Manager, MedicX: 

“Seeing the new medical facilities providing patients with much improved NHS and community services in Bilborough is fantastic. The sign-up of the 1,000^th patient is testament as to how hard the practice has worked since taking occupancy in the centre back in March.”

Grange Farm Medical Centre offers patients a large waiting room, baby feed and change facilities, 9 clinical rooms and a large Health Education room. Appointments are available throughout the day, including late night on Wednesdays, whilst recently expanded services include a new drop-in GP clinic and a nurse-led minor illness clinic.

Work underway on new £3 million health centre

Building work is underway on a new purpose-built healthcare facility for the patients of Grangetown in the south of Cardiff. When complete, the new Grange Medical Practice will provide improved access to healthcare services via a new state-of-the-art primary care centre, with integrated pharmacy, located in the heart of Grangetown. 

The 11,700 sq ft centre, which is being developed by MedicX, a leading UK investor and developer of healthcare premises, is expected to open summer 2012.

The GP practice of Dr Lush & Partners in Corporation Road will relocate to the new premises, which has been designed by local architect Powell Dobson and will be constructed to BREEAM “very good” with an “excellent” rating for energy use. 

Tony Coke, Regional Director of MedicX commented:  “We are delighted to be developing this state of the art medical centre for Cardiff and University Vale Health Board.  The new premises will bring much needed modern facilities to the area which are eagerly awaited by the local community.” 

Steve Davies, Operational Director of Primary Care, Cardiff and University Vale Health Board commented: “The UHB is delighted to see this project enter the construction stage and look forward to its completion next year. This project marks a significant step in the development of GP surgeries in Cardiff and Vale and we are all excited to see the benefits, both for patients and for the staff working at the practice, that this new building will bring.” 

Dr Steve Lush, Grange Medical Practice concludes: “We are very excited about the new health centre and the fantastic facilities that it will offer. This is a provision that local people desperately need and it’s great to see construction beginning. We look forward to moving in next year and being able to offer the local community an extended range of healthcare services and significantly increase our practice list size.”

MedicX shortlisted for Estates Gazette Award

MedicX has been shortlisted for the highly contested ‘Front Cover of the Year’ award in the Estates Gazette National Awards 2011.

The shortlist of three, announced today, were selected from over 50 entries by leaders in the commercial property sector, and represents one of the most credible and sought-after accolades in the property industry.

It comes after an amazing year for MedicX, which has seen the group win and shortlisted for several national awards in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the healthcare sector.

Finalists have been carefully selected via a competitive online public nomination process, and will now go before a judging panel of leading industry experts. Winners will be announced at an awards dinner at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel on 8 December 2011.

For more information on The 2011 EG Awards please visit http://www.egawardsevent.co.uk/

Rochdale groundbreaking ceremony

Rochdale’s new purpose built 9,250 sq ft medical centre officially started on site this month, following the celebration of the groundbreaking ceremony.

The new centre, relocating the Wellfield Surgery across from their current location will provide eight consulting rooms, two treatment rooms, a nurse treatment room, and a MedicX Pharmacy, in addition to a 43 space car park for patients and members of the public visiting the local facilities.

The scheme was brought forward by a number of local stakeholders, including Rochdale Borough Council, Rochdale Development Agency, Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale PCT, Pennine Land and Impact Partnership, to offer a centralised location for local doctors and staff to provide much improved services and healthcare experiences for patients and the local community.

Ashley Heath, Property Director, MedicX:

“Cutting the first turf is always a momentous occasion. For the Wellfield Surgery, it is a particularly big event and a long-time coming. It is great to embrace this opportunity and show the practice what’s involved from here-on-in. They can really gain the sense from being on site of what the new centre will provide for their patients.”

 Dee Flynn, Practice Manager, Wellfield Surgery:

“We are extremely excited about the new medical centre, which is a much needed resource to the area and has been long awaited. The new premises will be a boost to both patients and staff alike, encompassing extra examination and treatment rooms. We would all like to thank the many people involved with this project who have strived to ensure we finally have this new state of the art building.”

MedicX Healthfund raises £55 million

Success in second round fund raising results in £55 million raised from new and exisiting investors.

The fundraising, completed on 28 September, follows an initial £45 million equity raising for the fund in August last year. The £55 million second close was raised from a number of the original investors, which include BNP Paribas REIM on behalf of National Grid UK Pension Scheme, Henderson Global Investors, Merseyside Pension Fund and Prudential. The latest investment round also attracted the involvement of Schroders for the first time.

The Healthfund has so far acquired a selection of care properties, though MedicX said it will target a wide range of healthcare investments including specialist-care, private hospitals and diagnostic clinics.

The Healthfund was launched last year to complement the LSE-listed MedicX Fund, which invests in primary care premises, as well as to take advantage of the coalition’s NHS reforms.

Mike Adams, Chief Executive Officer, MedicX:

“The coalition government’s agenda is to liberate the NHS, focusing on improvement in quality and healthcare outcomes to the benefit of the patient. The increasing demand for healthcare services coupled with the provision of new facilities, underpin very attractive investments opportunities in this rapidly growing sector”.

For more information, visit www.medicxhealthfund.com.

Groundbreaking ceremony a success in Corby Glen

Corby Glen’s new purpose built 485m² Market Cross Surgery development celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony this week.

All of the medical staff at the Market Cross Surgery attended the event, to see the visionary development begin major steps in the construction process. The new surgery will offer patients of the local community five consulting rooms, treatment/minor injuries room and a room for minor surgery, whilst also providing accommodation for the community nursing team and Health Visitors.

Jemma Whetton, Development Manager, MedicX:

“Cutting the first turf is always a momentous occasion, but to the new Market Cross Surgery, it’s a particularly big event and a long-time coming. It was fantastic to show the medical staff this stage of development; they really embraced this opportunity and are looking forward to the opening in Spring 2012.”

Dr John Elder, Market Cross Surgery:

“We’re absolutely delighted to have, at last, started the new development for the Market Cross Surgery.  Thank you to Councillor Hill, Corby Glen Parish Council, NHS Lincolnshire and Jemma from MedicX for their all their help and support. This will be a very positive step for both our patients and our staff. “

Nick Overton, LCHS working on behalf of Lincolnshire PCT:

“It’s been a long time in the making but the cutting of the turf marks the start of the final stretch for Market Cross Surgery. We will now physically see the structure emerge from the ground to ultimately produce new premises for Dr Elder and his team. The accommodation will be of high quality to provide services fit for the 21^st Century”

The new site is adjacent to the Charles Read Academy, with all works set to be completed in Spring 2012.