The Value of Property Digital Twins in the NHS: Aligning with Government Policies and AI Requirements

The Value of Property Digital Twins in the NHS: Aligning with Government Policies and AI Requirements

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS), one of the world's largest publicly funded healthcare systems, manages a vast and complex estate, including over 1,200 hospitals, thousands of clinics, GP surgeries, and administrative buildings. Managing such an extensive estate efficiently is essential to delivering high-quality patient care, meeting sustainability targets, and ensuring the financial viability of the healthcare system.

With increasing demand, financial constraints, and sustainability commitments such as the Net Zero NHS plan, there is a pressing need to optimise how NHS facilities are managed. One of the most promising innovations in this regard is the adoption of Property Digital Twins (PDTs) virtual replicas of physical assets that provide real-time data on building performance, environmental conditions, and operational efficiency.

This white paper explores:

• The value of implementing Property Digital Twins in NHS facilities.
• How PDTs align with government policies such as the National AI Strategy, Net Zero NHS goals, and the Digital Health and Care Plan.
• Use cases for PDTs in predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, infection control, and space utilisation.
• The objective value propositions include cost savings, improved patient outcomes, and sustainability benefits.
• A potential implementation strategy, including pilot programs, staff training, and scaling across the NHS.

By embracing Property Digital Twins, the NHS can transform its approach to estate management, achieving significant cost savings, enhancing patient care, and contributing to national sustainability goals.