NHS Property Services (NHSPS), a government-owned company that manages, maintains and improves NHS properties and facilities, has partnered with MSI Reproductive Choices to bring reproductive services to Oxfordshire.
MSI Reproductive Choices, an international charity that provides contraception and safe abortion services, has agreed to two 10-year leases at both Woodfarm Health Centre, and Chess Medical Centre.
The previously vacant sites, retained by NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (ICB), with Woodfarm being unoccupied for nearly two years.
Following a competitive bidding process, MSI Reproductive Choices has been commissioned by the ICB to deliver essential reproductive services to Oxfordshire.
MSI Reproductive Choices is investing approximately over half a million pounds to refurbish Woodfarm Health Centre
The organisation opened its first clinic in central London in 1976 and has grown into one of the world's largest providers of contraception and safe abortion services.
Renovation and sustainability
MSI Reproductive Choices is investing approximately over half a million pounds to refurbish Woodfarm Health Centre, with NHSPS also being involved in delivering some of the improvements.
These include implementing net carbon zero sustainability measures by installing new roof solar panels.
The solar PV System delivered by NHSPS was designed to optimise the buildings estimated energy consumption, with estimated yearly savings of 6,160 kWph, using a parameter of 1.83kW per year - equivalent to charging a smartphone once a day 3366 times or the same impact of planting 55 trees per year.
Following a competitive bidding process, MSI Reproductive Choices has been commissioned by the ICB
In addition, given MSI’s wider requirements in the region, the organisation has also agreed to acquire space at the previously vacant first floor of Chess Medical Centre.
MSI will be running a service from 3 clinical rooms, alongside reactivating a reception area and waiting room.
Kirsty Goddard, Head of Operations at MSI Reproductive Choices UK, said: “We’re pleased to be providing vital sexual and reproductive healthcare in Oxfordshire. These sites have enabled us to expand access to abortion and contraception services in the area – ensuring people can make an informed choice about their body and future.”
David Lloyd, Senior Estates Manager at NHSPS, said: “We’re truly proud to announce this partnership. MSI has been a pleasure to work with throughout this transaction and mobilisation. It not only optimises the use of available spaces in the facilities but also aligns with our commitment to deliver excellent patient care. By securing these leases, we’re supporting MSI’s valuable work while ensuring that our sites are utilised to their fullest potential.”
