As demand for diagnostic services continues to grow, the NHS faces increasing pressure to expand capacity while improving access and patient experience.
Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) have become central to this response, enabling a wide range of services, including imaging and physiological testing, to be delivered outside busy hospital sites in locations that are easier for patients to reach.
Delivering these centres at pace, however, presents its own challenges.
They must meet strict clinical requirements, support efficient workflows, provide a welcoming environment for patients and staff, and offer certainty on cost and programme.
The Corby Community Diagnostic Centre, delivered by AECOM for Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, illustrates how a design-led and integrated approach can successfully balance these demands.
By using early coordination and considered architectural thinking, the project delivers a high-quality community healthcare facility efficiently and effectively.
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