The NHS Customer Board for Procurement and Supply (The National Advisory Board) says it aims to influence and lead national procurement strategy ‘by engaging with the senior stakeholders across acute, mental health, and community Trusts who understand the challenges faced by the NHS’. Through collective accountability and collaborative working, the Board seeks to drive meaningful … Read more
Developed using lived experience and extensive research, the platform is said to ‘fill a gap in user-friendly online support’, with ‘a highly personalised and empowering approach’. DementiaNet explained: “As local support services continue to decline thanks to cash-strapped council cutbacks, and in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, researching this distressing subject online is becoming more … Read more
Recently, the site welcomed the successful delivery of four air-handling unit PODs, seven header pre-assembled modules (PAMs), and eight lid PAMs, transported from Merit’s ‘smart factory’ in Cramlington. Using a 150-tonne crane, these components were successfully lifted through the roof and secured into place on the first floor. Merit said: “This achievement marks a crucial … Read more
Following a competitive tender process, the Trust procured the solution via the G-Cloud framework. As part of its ‘ongoing focus on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency’, the Trust says it will use CAFM Explorer ‘to streamline core facilities management functions’. This includes delivering effective planned preventative maintenance, maintaining a comprehensive asset register, optimising space management, … Read more
A groundbreaking event was attended by representatives from health, property, and construction partners, including Emily Curtis, director of Capital and Infrastructure at the Department of Health and Social Care. The project is a refurbishment and extension of a locally listed building, transforming it into a modern 1,500 m2 health centre. Originally built in the 1920s, … Read more
To accelerate the Innovation Village’s delivery, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is supporting a market engagement exercise that will engage and collaborate with potential investors, developers, and occupiers, including leading suppliers to the Trust, on opportunities within the 12.5 hectare development site. This will be completed by the year-end, with the findings supporting a masterplan … Read more
The company said: “Decarbonising healthcare is a monumental challenge. Hospitals and clinics need to avoid unplanned downtime that could put patients at risk. This means Facilities management teams cannot troubleshoot issues after they arise. Modernisation is the answer to boosting availability and cutting energy consumption. After all, many hospitals and patient facilities operate in older … Read more
The replacement of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), identified in the existing structure in 2023, is a key element of the unit’s £38 m redevelopment. The Trust says the project will deliver modern facilities for women, babies, and families, across Bolton and beyond, with work carried out in phases to allow maternity services to remain … Read more
Located in Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, the new £15 million North Solihull Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will provide residents with access to diagnostic tests for an array of illnesses as part of work to tackle health inequalities and reduce NHS waiting lists. Stephen Kinnock cut the ribbon to officially mark the opening of the new … Read more
He said: “As Estates and Facilities professionals know, this transformation must be achieved without compromising patient care or operational resilience. This is especially important in the face of rising energy demands, growing digitalisation, and an ageing infrastructure estate. Although often considered in the context of operational risk and business continuity, these elements are now pivotal … Read more
The company used Modern Methods of Construction to complete the fully compliant facility ‘faster, safer, greener and more cost-effectively’ than via conventional building techniques. The new CDC accommodates two MRI scanners and a CT scanner, along with consulting rooms and offices, and is set deliver an extra 11,000 MRIs and 9,500 CT scans as part … Read more
The PSDS is run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and delivered by Salix, and the Trust says the improvements will help cut energy bills and create a more comfortable patient and staff environment. It said: “From solar panels to new boilers, the upgrades will make the buildings more energy-efficient and cut … Read more
Amos Simbo OBE told the latest edition of the BESA (The Building Engineering Services Association) ‘Behind the Built Environment’ podcast that firms would be better off doing nothing if they were just responding to pressure from their clients. “If you’re faking it rather than actually doing it, you’re just wasting your time,” said the founder … Read more
P+HS Architects has been appointed as the lead consultant, in partnership with AHR Architects and in collaboration with HDR, originators of Hospital 2.0, and included as part of the design team to guide implementation of template design. The project team is supported by engineering partners, Curtins, and Aecom, with Gleeds as project manager, while Archus … Read more
The building’s existing mastic asphalt roof, spanning over 1,000 m2, had reached a critical state of disrepair, with water ingress and internal damage. Faced with a significant refurbishment challenge, Circle Health Group turned to long-term partner, Garland UK, which was able to deliver a durable, cost-effective waterproofing solution that aligned with stringent budget constraints and … Read more
