The change in leadership will take place from 1 September 2025. The company will now be known as AnalytiChem UK. Andy Whittard was Cherwell’s MD for over 20 years, and he has worked at the company for 36 years. Stuart Hall joined Cherwell in 2021, having worked within a range of manufacturing and service focused … Read more
Coughs, chest tightness, wheezing and nasal allergies were all reported by the workers studied by a team working for the Health and Safety Executive. Research findings were published in the latest issue of the Society of Occupational Medicine’s journal Occupational Medicine. The team based at the HSE Science and Research Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire, with … Read more
The project was granted £2.4 m from NHS England, via the national community diagnostic centre (CDC) program with support from NHS Property Services (NHSPS), and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. The renovation was announced to the press following a visit from local MP Anna Turley. The new rooms aim to expand … Read more
Sodexo has worked with the Trust for nearly 30 years to deliver catering services, in partnership with Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust. The new contract, which began on 1 April 2025, is valued at £24.8 m and will take the partnership to 33 years by the end … Read more
The firm is a surveying and architectural practice that specialises in the design and construction of accessible properties. Kate Sheehan joins the form with 38 years of clinical experience, specialising in accessible housing. Her practice champions adaptations that improve the wellbeing of clients with disabilities through appropriate clinical assessment, design and provision. She presents her … Read more
The Trust have created and published its third iteration of their Green Plan, which outlines its strategy for achieving Net Zero and becoming one of the greenest Trust’s in the UK. It said it has significantly reduced its NHS reportable carbon footprint by 36 per cent since monitoring started in 2013/14. The strategic objectives and … Read more
The premises for the private clinic was a vacated ground-floor retail unit in a largely residential area of Kingston upon Thames, London. Significant reconfiguration of the internal layout was required to create an optimised environment for the delivery of ophthalmic care, including cataract and minor ophthalmic surgeries. The clinic’s key spaces include three consultation rooms, … Read more
This impacts infection control and safety protocols, and mentions ensuring rapid access to medical devices. For the healthcare estates and facilities management industry, these developments within the medical devices sector are significant as they influence the standards, technologies, and compliance measures that shape modern clinical environments. Rob Reid, Deputy director, Innovative Devices, said: “Last month … Read more
Last week, Calvin Bailey, MP for Leyton and Wanstead, joined Whipps Cross Hospital chief executive, Dr Amanjit Jhund, and redevelopment director, Alastair Finney, to see these transformations in action. Consultant paediatrician Dr Kausikh Nandi also stopped by to discuss how new facilities will better support children and families. The Trust said: “The visit showcased how … Read more
Responding to the briefing, Rebecca Gray, NHS Confederation mental health director, said: “This briefing shines a welcome light on the challenges currently facing crisis and inpatient mental health services and support. “NHS and voluntary, charity and social enterprise (VCSE) providers have worked together to significantly expand crisis provision, including crisis houses and assessment centres, psychiatric … Read more
This compares with a total capital spend of £70 m last year. Funding sources include £25.25 m awarded through the Government’s Estates Safety Fund – one of the largest allocations in the scheme intended to address critical infrastructure and safety risks. Sources also include an additional £9 m awarded through the Government’s 2025/26 constitutional standards recovery capital … Read more
The Association says the rising number of deaths linked to longer and more intense heatwaves makes this a serious building safety issue with larger parts of the population now vulnerable to heat-related health problems. Researchers from Imperial College London estimated there were 263 excess deaths due to heat in the capital during June alone. BESA’s … Read more
Dave Dawkins joins the business with over 30 years of industry experience, primarily in lighting manufacturing, as well as in rail infrastructure and distribution. His career spans senior roles in international markets, and the company said he has a proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and supply chain management. Commenting on his appointment, … Read more
Major recent contracts have included Highgate East, a purpose-built £70 m secure mental health facility in the heart of Central London, alongside the North View site in Manchester – a 150-bedroom inpatient facility that was Polar’s biggest mental health project to date. The manufacturer said the specialised products it designs and builds are vital for … Read more
A new report from the Association for Project Management (APM) finds that neurodivergent professionals – including NHS and care staff with ADHD, autism or dyslexia – are still facing structural barriers in recruitment, progression and workplace support. APM commissioned the recently published Promoting Neurodiversity Report to assess how well the industry is integrating neurodivergent people, … Read more