RECENT NEWS
Urgent treatment centre opens in Sussex
Worthing Hospital has officially opened its new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction, for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex).
New health centre opens in Leicestershire
The first local centre in the new community of New Lubbesthorpe, Leicestershire, has officially opened.
Midwives join Glasgow’s ‘first-of-a-kind’ community hub
Midwives from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are delivering specialist maternity care from Glasgow’s first Early Years Hub.
New sterile pharmacy completed in Southampton
A new state-of-the-art regional sterile pharmacy, part of University Hospital Southampton (UHS), has reached structural completion in Southampton.
Emergency care unit completed at Bedford hospital
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Bedford Hospital, designed to expand and improve access to urgent care for the local community.
New location tech for National rehab centre
Real-time location technology trialled at Nottingham City Hospital will be adopted at the new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) when it opens later this year.
Pinpoint Ltd appoints new senior management team
UK-based Pinpoint Limited has announced a restructure of its senior management team following the passing of their CEO, Daniel Waring.
Stockport Trust opens new £24.3 m outpatient unit
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has opened a new £24.3 m Outpatients Department at Stepping Hill Hospital, delivered in partnership with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) specialist MTX Contracts Ltd.
NWH secures NHS waste management contract
Recycling and waste management specialist, NWH Group, has been awarded the contract for waste disposal across a number of waste streams for NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
EDF launches scheme to tackle UK heat pump installer shortage
EDF Heat Pumps has announced the launch of a new umbrella scheme, HPIN Direct, designed to increase the number of heat pump installers across the UK.
COVER STORY: Specialist safety lift training for NHS and private healthcare
With the safe and effective operation of lifts critical in healthcare environments, Eastwood Park Training continues to lead the way in delivering accredited, specialist lift training tailored for healthcare estates professionals.
Aermec introduces propane heat pumps
Manufacturer Aermec has launched two new heat pumps which reportedly use natural refrigerants, expanding its range of energy efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions.
Dartford Trust rolls out digital test ordering system
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust have implemented Clinisys ICE to support electronic ordering of radiology and pathology tests, replacing paper and legacy systems.
Mural brings colour and calm to AWP Dementia ward
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) have unveiled a vibrant new mural at the Long Fox Unit's Dune Ward, designed to bring therapeutic benefit to service users living with Dementia.
NHS England to modernise digital procurement platform
NHS England has commissioned software company Parallel to redevelop its ProCure platform to ‘drive reporting efficiencies and best practice insight across its procurement framework’.
Plans submitted for Newcastle’s £30 m cancer centre
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have submitted plans for a new cancer treatment and research centre at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, the Sir Bobby Robson Institute.
Two new appointments for Britplas
Glazing and façade solutions specialist Britplas has appointed two new Divisional Managing directors.
JAV Medical Systems gains B Corp certification
North West–based medtech company JAV Medical Systems has achieved B Corp certification, reportedly becoming the first in its sector to receive the recognition.
Woodland wellbeing project receives £15k grant
The Bristol-based Forest of Avon charity has been awarded a £15,000 grant to support its 2025 woodland wellbeing project.
New leadership programme for facilities management
The IWFM Academy has launched a new Level 6 strategic leadership programme which it said is aimed at aspiring WFM leaders looking to transform how they lead.
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