Kudo, K; (2008) Does LIFT permit high social return investments in good quality facilities that would not otherwise be feasible? Doctoral thesis , UCL (University College London).

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This MSc report presents a study of NHS LIFT (Local Improvement Finance Trust) which is one of the schemes of Public Private Partnerships in England, and which, in particular, focuses on procuring primary care premises. LIFT is designed to give a wide range of benefits to stakeholders, such as the Government, local primary care trusts, private sector partners, General Practitioners (GPs) and users. However, the degree to which stakeholders benefit from actual projects has not been considered properly. The aim of this report is to generate a detailed understanding of the feasibility of LIFT in terms of investments which provide a high social return in good quality facilities and in terms of benefits to stakeholders. The research consists of three case studies on premises in different types of areas. It focuses on gathering and analysing a wide range of perceptions concerning benefits in real situations. The research identifies some viewpoints which facilitate or undermine benefits. In particular, it is found that the current situation of GPs may undermine the effectiveness of LIFT, and thus has reduced its value for money (VFM). In other words, improvements of the system in relation to GPs have the potential to enhance the VFM of LIFT projects.

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