Situated on Lakin Road, the hospital’s new main entrance has been fully redeveloped to create a welcoming, modern environment and improve food and retail offerings for patients, visitors, and staff.
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Hidden risks in hospital electrical systems
Undiscovered electrical faults in hospitals can threaten patient safety and increase costs. Gareth Brunton, Managing director at Bender, says monitoring technology gives estates teams real-time insight to prevent failures and improve efficiency. This technology can help healthcare organisations move from reactive maintenance to proactive...
Hospital 2.0: Turning vision into scalable reality
The NHS’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) and the arrival of the Hospital 2.0 framework alliance are pushing the UK’s healthcare sector into a brave new world. With considerable project values and important timelines on the horizon, we need to explore what Hospital 2.0 truly means in practice. Jonathan Oram, director of frameworks at national...
Healthcare Estates 2025: Spotlight on success
The winners of this year’s Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards were announced at a gala dinner. With exceptionally high standards and fierce competition across the board, each triumph reflects outstanding achievement in healthcare design, construction, collaboration, and innovation. A panel of expert judges reviewed and scored hundreds of submissions...
Smart technology for safer patient care
Ben Farrar, Traka UK’s healthcare specialist, explains how the latest smart asset management technology is making life easier for NHS staff, and safer for patients. From keeping keys and equipment secure, to tracking vital devices in real time, these tools help staff spend less time searching for resources and more time on patient care.
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