Seven leading design and construction organisations are co-signatories for the next edition of The Silent Pandemic whitepaper led by the Healthcare Infection Society exploring how the built environment can help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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A ‘powerful forum’ for delivering real change
At the Institute of Decontamination Sciences’ annual scientific conference at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel, decontamination scientists from across the UK discussed issues including common reprocessing challenges experienced by decontamination staff, the need for clear IFUs for medical devices, whether the time is right to review the Spaulding...
Prioritising where limited capital funds are spent
Giving the opening keynote speech remotely at the 2025 IHEEM Wales Regional Conference at the ICC Wales in May, Judith Paget CBE, Director General for Health and Social Services and NHS Wales Chief Executive, reflected on some of the key challenges for the NHS estate in Wales – including an ageing estate, a significant maintenance backlog, and the...
Reducing the risks from hospital wastewater
IHEEM-registered Authorising Engineer (Water), Karina Jones, of Eta Projects, discusses some of the risks to patients in hospitals and other healthcare facilities from contaminated wastewater, and suggests a number of often simple-to-implement measures that can be taken to mitigate these risks.
Catterick Garrison health and care complex a first
A new £110 m health and care complex at Catterick Garrison (HEJ – April 2023) – a joint project between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the NHS – is under construction and due to open next year, and will provide a range of health services for military personnel and the local community, including general practice, physiotherapy, rehabilitation,...
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For over 60 years, Algeco has been supplying high-quality permanent offsite and modular construction solutions to a range of sectors and is now the leading brand across Europe.
The company acts as principal contractor to support the NHS with permanent quick building solutions, along with temporary buildings for hire. These perfectly...
