Plans submitted for Buckinghamshire hospital site

The proposed six-storey building is designed to provide a modern, welcoming space for patients and staff alike, and ultimately result in moving core services out of the current Wycombe Tower Block which is unfit for long-term use. Construction is planned to start in early 2026 and, by Spring 2027, the Trust says it intends to … Read more

Research urges closer healthcare investment alignment

This means there is a risk of delays to urgently needed new infrastructure. The study, Strategic Planning for Healthcare Estates, highlights a mismatch between national ambitions and local policy. Of the 88 local plans adopted since March 2020, only 63% contain a strategic objective to improve health or healthcare, while just 26% include site-specific policies … Read more

Oxford Trust completes diagnostic imaging upgrade

The Trust this latest upgrade is part of its programme to modernise radiology equipment, enhance patient care, and improve clinical outcomes. Delivered through a Managed Equipment Service (MES) with partner Ergéa UK, the project included the installation of two advanced imaging systems – a GE Artist Evo MRI scanner and a GE SPECT/CT gamma camera … Read more

Birmingham Trust opens new Medical Assessment Unit

The Trusts says the opening marks a major investment in urgent and emergency care for the local community. The £4 million project has created a modern, light and spacious environment designed to improve patient experience and staff working conditions. The unit includes a larger waiting area, a quiet room for patients and loved ones, a new … Read more

Buckinghamshire selected for national health programme

This is a major national initiative designed to transform the NHS over the next decade by delivering care closer to people’s homes. Buckinghamshire is one of only 43 successful applicants chosen from 141 submissions nationwide. The selection recognises the county’s evolving neighbourhood model and the strong commitment to collaborative working across health, care, the voluntary … Read more