Facilities South Best Value Group
Summary
The NPAG Facilities South Best Value Group is a well-established network of NHS Facilities professionals committed to sharing best practice, tackling challenges, and driving service improvement. With over 20 years of success, our members represent Acute, Community, and Mental Health Trusts, bringing a wealth of experience to every meeting.
Facilities managers face unprecedented pressures and expectations. Now, more than ever, it’s vital to connect nationally, share expertise, and harness the collective knowledge of your peers to enhance service delivery and support clinical care.
Why join?
By becoming a member, you will gain access to a supportive community, practical solutions, and innovative ideas that help you deliver the best possible service in a demanding NHS environment.
Membership offers:
- Four meetings a year (virtual and in-person)
- Member-led agendas focused on real issues
- Opportunities to benchmark, collaborate, and innovate
- Expert facilitation and peer support
Our members are passionate about continuous improvement, providing a strong foundation for delivering the best possible care for patients.
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Meet the Facilitator
Tony Gent
Deputy Head of Estates
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Tony has over 35 years’ experience in NHS Operational Estate management. He is currently Deputy Head of Estates for a large Community Trust. He is a Fellow of The Chartered Association of Building Engineers and Fellow of The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estates Management.
Tony has a keen interest in organisational and behaviour change. His Trust won the 2016 Healthcare People Management Awards for their entry Courage to Manage Health and Safety.
In 2013 Tony joined the NPAG as Facilitator to the Estates South Best Value Group. Since then he has a portfolio of groups that he facilitates which include the newly established Estates North, Facilities North and the Facilities South Best Value Groups.
Annual Reports
Meeting Information
- Wednesday 11th February 2026
- Wednesday 13th May 2026
- Wednesday 12th August 2026
- Wednesday 11 November 2026
Become a member
Best Value Group Membership Registration Form
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS:
A VAT invoice will be issued. VAT Registration No. 654 9195 01. VAT applies to any NHS organisation outside England and to any non-NHS organisation.
Payment is due on receipt of invoice. DO NOT send payment in advance of receipt of invoice. When invoice is received, payment should be made to ‘East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.’
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A 25% discount will be applied when an existing NPAG member joins an additional Group. This does not apply to the £295 second member rate. As a registered contact you will receive our monthly NPAG Newsletter.
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