DTGen partners with TEDOM for CHP

John Kinstrie, Energy Solutions director at DTGen, said: “TEDOM is one of the top businesses in the cogeneration sector, and we’re pleased to have forged this official partnership that further strengthens our energy solutions business by supporting our aim to reduce the cost of energy for customers, and their impact on the environment.” TEDOM has … Read more

Medtech company’s ‘early warning’ system could speed diagnosis

Its participation in the programme will be focused on its infection diagnostic test, which it says can be used ‘at an early stage to rule out the presence of infection and enable clinicians to delay or eliminate antibiotic use’. Presymptom’s technology was developed via the application of machine learning and AI analytics to derive insights … Read more

Every building should be treated as ‘high-risk’, says BESA

The Association says it is concerned that firms do not realise the Act has already altered the regulations that apply to all construction work, and not just higher risk/high rise residential buildings (HRBs – classified as being over 18 metres in height or consisting of seven storeys, containing at least two residential units, and/or is … Read more

Kidney services now provided closer to home for Milton Keynes patients

The 16-bed facility is based at the Whitehouse Health Centre (pictured), and opened to patients  last December, ahead of an official opening 29 January this year. The Whitehouse Dialysis Unit, run by Oxford Kidney Unit, is in addition to the Renal Unit located at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Before the new renal dialysis unit opened, … Read more

Planning permission granted for Ashurst Hospital redevelopment

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is working closely with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board to deliver the scope of works, projected to start this year. Planners voted five to one in favour of the redevelopment with no additional conditions to be added. The section 106 agreement is currently under review, and is expected … Read more

Broad Marsh announced as site for Nottingham CDC

The Department for Health and Social Care announced last year that it is funding 13 new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) – including one in the centre of Nottingham, to help reduce the backlog of patients waiting for diagnostic tests. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been working closely with colleagues at Nottingham City Council, who … Read more

Surgical hub at Clatterbridge Hospital completed

Since the first phase of the Cheshire & Merseyside Surgical Centre at Clatterbridge Hospital opened in late 2022 with two new surgical theatres, the hospital has treated an extra 3,000 elective surgery patients.  In September 2022, with the new funding announced – including for the building of two further theatres as part of phase two, … Read more

New £3.2 m dental clinic officially opens at Kenworthy Road Health Centre

The £3.2 m reconfiguration, funded by Community Health Partnerships, will provide a modern and fit-for-purpose training ground for dental students from the university, while giving residents in north-east London quicker and easier access to free dental care within a primary care setting. The new clinic will provide capacity for 20 chairs, accommodating 300 dental students … Read more

COVER STORY: Complementary design for a ‘unified hygienic finish’

The Trovex concept ward illustration features five key solutions: Hygidoor, Diamond wall cladding, Resilience wall protection, Hygipod IPS, and Hygipod MSU. There’s a closer look at each on the back cover. Each product has been designed to complement the others, culminating in a unified hygienic finish. The ease with which these products – all of … Read more

Strategic refurbishment at Freeman Hospital complete

The ‘transformation’ was designed by Medical Architecture for The Trust, and the works delivered by Robertson Construction North East. The work forms part of the Newcastle Hospitals Internal Improvement Programme, which is a result of the Trust’s Estates Strategy, developed in partnership with Medical Architecture. In addition to the continuation of clinical ward refurbishments, this … Read more

Work completes on £4.8 m endoscopy suites at Montagu Hospital

The £4.8 million project is part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at DBTH, and provides a range of new staff and patient facilities. They include a new reception and waiting area with new WCs, as well as a discharge lounge, recovery ward, consultant and ancillary rooms, and staff rooms. The building also benefits from … Read more