New partnership will focus on patient environment

A new and improved cleaning service is being launched at 14 of Solent’s health buildings across Hampshire.

Solent NHS Estates and Facilities is joining forces with Pinnacle Group to ensure its health centres, clinics, GP surgeries and offices all benefit from the same high environmental standards.

Pinnacle, who already provide similar services to homes, schools and public buildings across the country, will also be responsible for security, grounds maintenance and pest control at some Solent sites.

Meanwhile cleaning and security at Solent’s larger sites like the Western Community Hospital, Southampton, and St Mary’s Community Health Campus and St James’ Hospital in Portsmouth will remain in-house.

The partnership will begin on Sunday 1 October 2023. Pinnacle staff will swing into action, cleaning out of hours, at the following sites:

Security and grounds maintenance services will be provided at Jubilee House, Portsmouth, and grounds maintenance only at Woolston Clinic, Southampton.

Richard Walker, Head of Facilities at Solent NHS Trust, said: “We are very excited to be working together with Pinnacle for better and more innovative services to best serve our patients and staff.

“Pinnacle have a long track record and the company’s values and commitment to reducing their carbon footprint makes them a great fit for us.”

Neil Fergus, Managing Director, FM at Pinnacle Group, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as the trusted partner for this crucial facilities management contract for Solent NHS Trust.

“At Pinnacle Group, we are committed to delivering excellence in healthcare support services, and this partnership underscores our dedication to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

“We look forward to working closely with Solent NHS Trust to provide the highest standards of facilities management, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for patients and staff alike.”

Pinnacle directly employs over 3,700 staff at more than 200 different locations across the country.

The company expects to have around 23 people working on Solent NHS Trust’s sites.

 

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