Bronze Award for P+HS at Building Better Healthcare Awards 2026

We're delighted to share that the Urgent Treatment Centre at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) has received Bronze in the Best Healthcare Development Under £25 Million category at the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2026.

Now in their 28th year, the awards recognise outstanding achievements across the healthcare sector, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the development of environments that improve the experience of patients and healthcare professionals.

A new approach to urgent care at the RVI

Designed for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the new Urgent Treatment Centre provides a dedicated environment for patients requiring treatment for minor but pressing injuries and illnesses, helping to relieve pressure on the hospital's existing Emergency Department.

Located directly alongside the Emergency Department, the facility has been designed around a shared entrance and reception, with separate waiting areas and clinical spaces to support different care pathways.

The project presented a number of architectural and technical challenges, including its location on an existing steel podium deck and the need to maintain emergency services throughout construction.

The design responds to these constraints with a carefully considered split-level layout and a distinctive curved form. Sculptural aluminium fins help guide visitors towards the entrance, while the building's warm bronze tones complement the surrounding hospital estate.

The result is a welcoming, approachable environment that brings together the practical demands of urgent healthcare with thoughtful, patient-centred design.

Recognising a collaborative effort

Receiving Bronze at this year's awards is a welcome recognition of the work and collaboration behind the project, from the early design stages through to delivery.

We're grateful to The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to contribute to this important development, and to our project partners, including Robertson Group, Turner & Townsend, WSP, and TGA Consulting Engineers.

It was also a pleasure to join colleagues and industry partners at the awards, where P+HS's Jonah Lambton took to the stage to present the Best Carbon Reduction Initiative award.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the RVI Urgent Treatment Centre and to all the winners and shortlisted teams at this year's Building Better Healthcare Awards.

We're proud to see this project recognised as part of the wider effort to create better healthcare environments for the communities they serve.