‘Hundreds’ of schools, NHS Trusts, and communities across the UK will benefit from new rooftop solar power and renewable schemes to save money on their energy bills, thanks to a total £200 million investment from the UK government and Great British Energy, it was announced on 21 March.
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Harnessing the healing power of nature
With the increase in ‘social prescribing’ aimed at easing the burden on the NHS, there is renewed focus on the health benefits of gardens, and particularly on the physical act of gardening, among healthcare professionals and those within the care sector.
Getting the best value out of PPP assets
Jamie Marsh and Adam Hurst, both Partners at construction, property, and management consultancy, Rider Levett Bucknall, discuss some of the key steps for healthcare estates management teams to take to ensure that PPP estate assets are optimised and offer the maximum value.
How modular construction is helping local healthcare
In recent years, the healthcare sector has been undergoing a significant transformation, with a focus on improving the accessibility and efficiency of crucial diagnostic services. Here, Phil Pavey, MD at Algeco Offsite, looks at how – as he puts it – ‘the latest platform design solutions are helping to roll out the benefits of Community Diagnostic...
Exploring strategies for generating social value
Mike Horrocks, a Senior Project manager in the Major Capital Projects Team at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, discusses some of the ways that social value can be embedded effectively in healthcare estate management, with examples from work undertaken by the Trust.
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