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Integrated community mental health centre opens in Islington
On 18 April, Per Mertesacker, current manager of the Arsenal Academy (pictured), officially opened 1 Lowther Road, a new NHS Integrated Community Mental Health Centre in Islington.
IWFM and Equans unite ‘to drive sustainability in workplace and FM’
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has entered into a new ‘strategic partnership’ with market-leader in the energy and services sector, Equans – a collaboration that will the two organisations say will ‘leverage the huge potential of the workplace and facilities sector to help drive sustainability across organisations’.
SPARK TSL acquires Sentean Group
SPARK TSL is acquiring Sentean Group, a Dutch company with a complementary background in hospital entertainment and communication, and bringing its Fusion Bedside platform for clinical and patient apps to the UK.
Sewell Group companies appointed to consultancy and construction framework
Companies from Yorkshire-based Sewell Group have been appointed to three new Pagabo frameworks for consultancy and construction that enable clients across the public sector to access Sewell Group’s decarbonisation or estates consultancy to help improve their estate.
Government procurement department saved taxpayers £3.8 billion in 2022 / 2023 alone
Over £3.8 billion of taxpayer money has been saved by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in the last year alone, as the agency celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Bath’s new Dyson Cancer Centre opens to patients
The Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust’s new Dyson Cancer Centre will welcome its first patients this week (commencing 22 April 2024).
Topping out for National Rehabilitation Centre
IHP, a joint venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine, has hosted the formal topping out ceremony at the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate near Loughborough.
North West Anglia works with Clinisys to modernise pathology services
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust has replaced two legacy laboratory information systems with a single instance of Clinisys WinPath.
Dulux and CRASH Charity join forces to support Herriot Hospice Homecare
Dulux Decorator Centre has joined forces with CRASH Charity to support Herriot Hospice Homecare in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, to transform the former Lambert Memorial Hospital into a facility for those living with terminal illness and bereavement.
NHS steps us campaign to recruit former Armed Forces personnel
The NHS is stepping up a national campaign to recruit former members of the Armed Forces who want to join the health service and ‘offer their valuable skills’ to caring for patients.
Inspection report praises Scarborough Hospital expansion construction
Integrated Health Projects (IHP), which is working on the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) at Scarborough Hospital, has been applauded for its overall approach to the multi-million pound project.
Epping hospital ‘reaches significant milestone’ in submitting planning application for CDC
The Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital Trust says it has ‘reached a significant milestone’ in submitting the planning application to Epping Forest District Council for a new Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.
University using latest AI tools to create ‘virtual patients’ to train students
Coventry University says is creating ‘the next generation of virtual patients’ to help teach the healthcare workers of the future.
New BESA guidance will ‘revolutionise building air quality’
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new specification for ventilation hygiene as part of its ongoing efforts to minimise the risk posed by contaminated indoor air to human health and well-being.
Kier to provide FM services to new Cardiff cancer hospital
Kier, as part of the ACORN consortium, has been appointed to deliver facilities management services for the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff upon the completion of its build in 2027.
'Designing for Everyone' – a toolkit for primary care
The new Designing for Everyone toolkit has been developed to help GP practices and health centres improve their buildings and the physical environment for people with learning disabilities, autism, and cognitive impairment.
Morgan Sindall Construction to develop Milton Keynes University Hospital’s new ward expansion
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Northern Home Counties business has been appointed to develop a £19.1 m ward expansion on behalf of the Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Foundation Trust.
Novus appoints new head of Operations to support growth of Interiors service
Novus Property Solutions has appointed Sean Ryan as head of Operations for Partnerships, part of its dedicated Interiors service, which it says is a vital element of its five-year growth strategy.
Work on Bronglais Hospital’s new chemotherapy unit to start in May
Hywel Dda University Health Board has today (Thursday, 28 March 2024) has confirmed that building work on the new Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth will start in May.
COVER STORY: PPL Training’s industry partnerships expand its offering
Over the years, PPL Training has established partnerships to offer courses tailored to the healthcare estate, enhancing the training experience for attendees, and augmenting their existing offering
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