From Thursday 7 August, the dedicated facilities staff at East Ayrshire Community Hospital (EACH) officially became part of the NHS Ayrshire & Arran family.
This milestone comes just ahead of EACH’s 25th anniversary later this month. Originally established as one of Scotland’s first Private Finance Initiatives, the hospital’s building and facilities services were provided by BAM Construction, with a long-term plan for both to transition to NHS Ayrshire & Arran in 2025.
Nicola Graham, Director of Infrastructure and Support Services, explains: “This marks a fantastic example of collaborative working between NHS Ayrshire & Arran and BAM Construction. Thanks to this strong partnership, everything was in place for a smooth handover at 8am on 7 August.”
“I’m delighted to welcome our new colleagues into NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Estates and Clinical Support Services. We’re excited to move forward together as one team.”
NHS Ayrshire & Arran took the opportunity to purchase the hospital building earlier than planned, and in line with the original agreement, the facilities staff will transition over and continue delivering the same high-quality catering, cleaning, portering, and maintenance services that support the hospital’s vital role in the community.