BESA appoints first head of Business Development

He brings extensive and varied experience to the new role, having started his career in the chemical industry in Scandinavia with Forchem Oy before moving into the health and safety sector covering the UK construction, manufacturing, and facilities management sectors at Arco. During three years running his own sales training consultancy he supported firms in … Read more

Groundbreaking celebrated at Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre

CEO of the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Dr Ewen Cameron, turned the first part of the ground. Morgan Sindall’s Eastern Counties business was appointed to the WSFT’s project via the ProCure23 (P23) framework. It is expected that construction of the new CDC, with the scheme entailing demolishing an existing building, will be fully completed … Read more

Construction work starts on QMC Neonatal Unit in Nottingham

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the main neonatal intensive care service for the region, caring for around 1,000 babies and their families annually at the QMC and Nottingham City Hospital. Currently, the service has to transfer babies out of Nottingham to other hospitals each week, sometimes beyond the East Midlands, since there are insufficient intensive … Read more

Modular building specialist invests to cut carbon footprint

Integra says it is aiming to drive down emissions at its headquarters in Paull, with the ambition of becoming a carbon-neutral business by 2038. Integra manufactures a range of bespoke, high-quality modular buildings at the site, with a workforce of over 160 people, and a UK-wide client base spanning sectors including healthcare, sport, leisure, education, … Read more

Engaging children with science encourages long-term interest in STEM

The research suggests that out-of-school science activities, research participation, and a child’s family interest, can increase both knowledge and interest in science, resulting in a higher likelihood of studying a STEM subject at an advanced level. The study, published in Research for All, an open-access journal published by the UCL Press, investigated the impact of … Read more

CPD promotes fire safety of multifunctional roofs

Based on the recently launched whitepaper, ‘Flat roofs: The functional fifth façade’, the CPD aims to improve understanding of the role of the modern flat roof, and how to identify and mitigate fire risks above and below the roof. Rockwool said: “From building services and HVAC equipment, to solar installations, and even social spaces like … Read more

CDCs playing key role in faster diagnosis and treatment

The DHSC says the programme to establish more CDCs, backed by £2.3 billion, is the largest central cash investment in MRI and CT scanning capacity in the service’s history. As of November 2023, 6.1 million checks had been carried out at CDCs since the facilities were first introduced in July 2021. Based in a variety … Read more

‘Space-themed’ wall protection for Evelina Children’s Hospital

The Centre, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has been built to provide more life-changing care to children and young people who don’t necessarily need to stay overnight. The project, delivered by construction company, Morgan Sindall, saw Gradus collaborate with Art in Site – a London-based studio of artists and designers, and … Read more

COVER STORY: New automatic manifold changeover system launched

The company said: “Safe, high-quality patient care depends on a constant supply of oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and other gases. The new MAT-S Automatic Manifold Changeover System delivers superior reliability and offers a higher utilisation rate and uptime, so it can be used longer and more frequently. Smart features make it easy and efficient … Read more

Altro a recommended supplier on ProCure23 framework

With extensive Altro product ranges approved within the scheme, NHS partners can – the company says – ‘access a comprehensive offering encompassing smooth and safety floors with adhesive-free options, hygienic walls, wall protection, doors, washstations, and resin floors’. Altro said: “The P23 framework builds on the successes of three previous iterations of the ProCure framework … Read more

A safer and more sustainable approach to PPE in Canada

Most of the PPE used in Canada is made of plastic – much of it disposable – and the research’s focus was opportunities for reduction and reuse in the health system. Reusable, safe and Infection Prevention and Control Canada-(IPAC) approved PPE gowns were identified as offering the greatest opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. … Read more

‘Sustainable design’ for Edenbridge’s new health centre

Developed on behalf of GB Partnerships, and in partnership with Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, Edenbridge Medical Practice, and Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, the EMHC includes community areas and rooms, ‘putting health services at the heart of the community, and bringing together a wide range of health services to make healthcare more accessible … Read more

Bender awarded theatre contract at new £100 m Harborne Hospital

The multi-speciality private hospital opens its doors this month (January 2024), and will include 50 private inpatient beds, 16 private day-case beds, and four operating theatres. It will offer outpatient services, including consultation rooms, an imaging suite, and a fully equipped day-case unit with outpatient chemotherapy and radiotherapy services.  The Harborne Hospital has been built is … Read more