Wood Wharf Health Centre, a state-of-the-art facility in Tower Hamlets, east London, has been awarded a BREEAM Fit Out 2014 ‘Excellent’ rating, making it the second healthcare fit-out project in the UK to achieve this certification.

BREEAM is a globally-recognised method for certifying the sustainability of buildings.

And BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-out 2014 is a specific version designed to assess and certify the environmental performance of refurbishment and fit-out projects.

The Wood Wharf Health Centre is the result of a collaboration between NHS Property Services (NHSPS), the NHS North East London Integrated Care Board, the Borough of Tower Hamlets, and the Canary Wharf Group.

The facility is a new branch of the existing Island Medical Centre, providing many services to registered patients, including GP accessibility, physiotherapy, and pharmacy.

The centre comprises 15 clinical rooms, self-service healthcare pods, and a digital infrastructure for virtual consultations.

The facility provides many services to registered patients, including GP accessibility, physiotherapy, and pharmacy

The BREEAM 2014 scheme assesses various aspects of the building’s environmental performance, including energy efficiency, water usage, waste management, materials, pollution, and ecology.

Martin Meltzer, senior capital manager for NHS Property Services (NHSPS), said: “We are thrilled that Wood Wharf Health Centre has received this certificate.

“It is only the second healthcare fit-out project in the UK to achieve a BREEAM Fit Out 2014 Excellent rating and this recognition will inspire us to continue our efforts towards creating greener, efficient, and more-resilient assets for the future.”

He added: “The rating is a testament to NHSPS’ commitment to sustainable development and environmental performance and it will undoubtedly encourage more healthcare facilities to follow suit.”