Newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre in Braintree
Located on the site of Braintree Community Hospital in Essex, the centre will provide around 75,000 extra diagnostic appointments each year, helping more people access the tests they need in
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Located on the site of Braintree Community Hospital in Essex, the centre will provide around 75,000 extra diagnostic appointments each year, helping more people access the tests they need in
The former cluster of vacant and under‑used buildings has been transformed into a modern health hub that brings together primary care, community wellbeing, and leisure services in one connected location.
Healthcare estates are under growing pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maintain safe, compliant environments. Yet many are still making important maintenance decisions based on incomplete or outdated asset
IHEEM is pleased to invite our Company Affiliate members to contribute to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. Our CPD programme consists of live, interactive learning events designed to support the ongoing professional development of healthcare engineering and estates professionals. These sessions provide attendees with valuable industry knowledge, technical insights, best practice guidance, and opportunities ... Read more ...
IHEEM is delighted to offer an opportunity for its members to secure a fully funded place on the Water and Wastewater Safety in Healthcare Course. Working in collaboration with the Healthcare Infection Society, and with the support of Harper Water Management Group, two fully funded places are available on the upcoming Water and Wastewater Safety ... Read more ...
Healthcare Estates is the UK’s leading event for healthcare engineering and estates & facilities professionals, bringing together the people, knowledge, and solutions shaping the future of healthcare environments. Delivered in partnership with IHEEM, the event is where NHS organisations, private healthcare providers, engineers, estates and facilities teams, architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and policymakers come together ... Read more ...
Course Synopsis The Health Facility Planning Course will introduce the specialised aspects of Health Facility Planning. This course is intended for professionals who are already experienced in related industries but lack the specialised knowledge required for healthcare planning design. Healthcare Facilities Planning will provide an overview instruction to use evidence-based research to improve a healthcare ... Read more ...
IHEEM, in partnership with the Scotland Branch, is joining together to deliver the first annual Regional Conference, Exhibition and Gala Awards Dinner. Dates: 10th-11th November 2026 Venue: The Conference and Exhibition are being held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Sq, Edinburgh EH3 9SR The Gala Awards Dinner is being held in the Playfair ... Read more ...
The Health Facility Briefing System is a professional tool for the rapid creation of detailed briefing and scoping material and the production of schedules and specifications. This system is an essential toolkit for specialist Healthcare Planners, Healthcare Designers, Project Managers and Operators. Overview HFBS (Health Facility Briefing System) is the essential toolkit for Healthcare Estate ... Read more ...