The service is for hospital staff, visitors and patients. The new Kitchen Works restaurant has been designed to minimise queuing times and speed up food ordering and collection, helping busy hospital staff – particularly frontline teams – make the most of their breaks. With a new pre-ordering and ‘click and collect’ service, customers can order

Working closely with industrial designers and occupational therapists, we developed grab bars and shower seats that support users safely and comfortably, whilst also complementing and enhancing the space’s overall design.” The grab bars, for example, feature ergonomic lines that improve grip with a flat front face to prevent hand rotation. The surface also remains at

The Trust appointed Medical Air Technology (MAT) as principal designer and contractor for the project, which involved a full turnkey refurbishment of the theatre. MAT also designed and installed a centralised UPS system to serve all four of the hospital’s theatres and recovery area, alongside an upgraded electrical infrastructure to support the new installation. The

The company said the expansion marks a significant step in supporting healthcare estates teams across the North with local expertise, innovative technology, and award-winning services. The opening event took place on Friday 26th September with estates professionals and NHS partners invited to attend the opening ceremony, meet SHJ’s dedicated Northern team and connect directly with

The service is expected to begin seeing patients from 2027. NHS England said patients will be able to access specialist consultations through the NHS App and book scans, tests, or procedures at Community Diagnostic Centres. Referrals to the online hospital can be made via GPs, and patients will have the option to schedule appointments at

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

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

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

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

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

The new building, located at the entrance to BD’s 100 acre Roborough site, will house the charity’s local fleet of motorcycles and cars in a secure setting when not in use. BD will also cover all utility and security costs for the site. By giving South West Blood Bikes a permanent base in Plymouth, the

The two-storey CDC will play a role in improving access to health services and reducing waiting times across the region by providing more than 130,000 extra health checks each year. It will include an eight room endoscopy suite and offer X-rays, CT and MRI scans, blood tests and other health checks. The new CDC will

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has joined more than 150 worldwide organisations in signing the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air at the United Nations headquarters in New York. It highlights indoor air quality (IAQ) as a fundamental human right and a critical component of public health, education, and economic productivity. The pledge, which

The contract is for integrated facilities management (IFM) and catering services across 290 sites in London and Hertfordshire. The initial five year agreement includes the option to extend for two years and combines an IFM contract of £34.5 m with £34 m of project-based work. This partnership will see Mitie deliver services across CLCH’s sites in 14

NHS Open Space is a digital booking platform that enables NHS teams and approved partners to book clinical and non-clinical rooms online, with access to photographs, floorplans, availability, and accessibility details. The service supports the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan priority to accelerate digital transformation across the NHS. The three month pilot demonstrated benefits across