SHAPE is an online, interactive, data mapping, analysis and insight tool that supports service planning and estates strategy development.
SHAPE is an evidence-based application that informs and supports the strategic planning of services and assets in the public sector. Preloaded with data from over 40 trusted sources, including NHS Digital, ODS, DEFRA, Gov.uk and QOF, SHAPE is NHS England’s estates mapping tool of choice, and provides a single source of truth to enable public sector organisations to make timely, data driven decisions.
The primary aim of the application is to facilitate scenario planning and option appraisals in support of public services. Its analytical and presentation features can help service commissioners to determine the service configuration that provides the most affordable access to services. The demographic and service data, combined with the information on estates location and performance, is also used to support estates strategy and business case development.
SHAPE Standard
SHAPE Standard gives a detailed view of services, estates and population need across health, local government and emergency services, helping organisations understand communities, how they are served, and where gaps or pressures may exist.
SHAPE Premium
SHAPE Premium enables powerful analytical and scenario-planning visualisations for organisations that need to model demand, test options, and make evidence-based strategic decisions across places and populations.
SHAPE Enterprise
SHAPE Enterprise is a private, fully tailored SHAPE workspace, building on the power of SHAPE Premium while enabling bespoke functionality, local datasets and dedicated expert support.
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A data driven solution to primary care estates planning
The data held within SHAPE provides PCNs and ICBs with a holistic view of their primary care estate, crucially overlaid with population projections and key health indicators to understand where demand for services is currently and could be in the future.
