Following a thorough but enjoyable procurement process, HLM Architects are pleased to be able to announce that Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Henry Boot Construction to deliver the new National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park (SOLP), to plans that received updated planning approval at the beginning of August 2024.
NCCHT is a visionary project that aims to revolutionize the way we approach healthcare for children and young people.
Designed by HLM Architects in collaboration with Whittam Cox, the NCCHT will connect global clinical expertise with cutting-edge innovation to revolutionise children’s healthcare.
The appointment of Henry Boot marks a significant milestone in the development of this groundbreaking project at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. This state-of-the-art facility will be a world-leading hub for research, innovation, and the development of cutting-edge technologies to tackle the biggest challenges in children’s healthcare.
The NCCHT is an ambitious initiative led by Sheffield Children’s, a visionary project that aims to revolutionize the way we approach healthcare for children and young people. This new facility will not only provide advanced medical care but also serve as a catalyst for fostering a culture of innovation and technological advancement in healthcare, both locally and globally.
A Hub for Healthcare Innovation and Collaboration
The National Centre for Child Health Technology will bring together world leading experts from across academia, healthcare, industry and technology, and most importantly, children and their families.This unique collaboration will create a vibrant ecosystem where ideas can flourish, and new technologies can be developed to improve the lives of young people.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and modern facilities the building will provide the highest quality care for children and young people locally and nationally, and will put new healthcare technologies at the heart of service and care delivery.
Ruth Brown, Chief Executive at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust said:
“Sheffield Children’s has come a long way since caring for 29 patients in 1876 – our first year and from one building. Last year we provided over half a million patient contacts and provide care from many buildings and across communities. The National Centre for Child Health Technology is a significant milestone for our 150th anniversary. Through our work with patients, clinical colleagues, academia and industry we will reimagine care for the next 150 years by embracing innovation and providing the very best care, with and for children and young people.
“We are delighted that the NCCHT is being built by another leading Sheffield organisation on the only Olympic Legacy Park outside of London. Already, we are seeing the impact of collaboration between partners and we are looking forward to developing this further as we create a healthier future for children and young people.”
Fully integrating with Sheffield Children’s existing healthcare provision, the NCCHT will deliver care to 200 children and young people every day.
A Centre for Sheffield and Beyond
By bringing together a community of innovators from across the country and around the world, the NCCHT will help to develop technologies that will benefit children everywhere.
Project Lead, Neil Orpwood expresses his excitement on the progress on site:
“It is fantastic to take the next big step for NCCHT. The centre is not just a project for Sheffield; it is a project with global implications. While the centre will benefit local children and their families massively by supporting them to provide input to the latest healthcare innovations, its impact will extend far beyond South Yorkshire. I and the rest of the team at HLM are, very proud to be a part of the delivery of the NCCHT and bringing better healthcare to the local community.”
Located at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, the Centre will also have a positive impact on the local community by driving employment and skills development. It will serve as a beacon of world-class healthcare and innovation, attracting talent and investment to the region.
Sherry Kothari, Chair of the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, said:
“The NCCHT is the latest highly anticipated development to join the unique ecosystem at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park and we’re thrilled to be working closely with Sheffield Children’s on this pioneering partnership. The potential for collaboration is huge and we are looking forward to all that is to come.”
A Vision for the Future
Throughout their history, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has embraced the latest health innovation and technologies and collaborated with partners in the National Institute of Health and Care Research, the wider field of health technologies, our Iocal universities and businesses, to serve children and their families. Now is the time to look forward to build on these foundations and transform services for children and young people, making them fit for the future.
As we move forward with the development of this transformative building, the design team are excited to continue working with Sheffield Children’s and all the project partners to bring this vision to life. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for children in Sheffield, across the UK, and around the world.
