In common with many NHS hospitals, Hexham General, had electrical systems that were not originally designed to support the volume and complexity of modern surgical, diagnostic, and treatment equipment. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust set out a clear ambition to modernise its operating theatres and standardise equipment and technology across its hospital estate. A key
As one of the largest NHS landlords, responsible for around 10 per cent of the NHS estate, NHS Property Services plays a key role in decarbonising healthcare infrastructure. Its Green Plan and Net Zero Carbon Strategy set out a clear pathway to achieving Net Zero by 2040, aligned with national NHS targets. Progress has been
The Evalueserve research identifies three persistent challenges in healthcare buildings – excessive energy use, poor air quality management, and water wastage – all of which could be significantly improved through targeted optimisation. Healthcare buildings are among the most resource-intensive environments in the built sector, operating continuously under strict air quality, hygiene, and reliability requirements. These
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW), marking the first significant review of blood lead exposure thresholds in more than two decades. According to Lucion Group, the proposed changes are expected to have wide-reaching implications for organisations responsible for
To be held on Thursday 22 October at The Brewery, London, the theme of The BESA Conference 2026 is ‘Beyond Compliance’: Raising Standards, Proving Competence, Delivering Better Buildings. Against a backdrop of increased pressure on contractors’ costs and raised risk levels, a range of speakers will argue that investment in competence, quality, and resilience should
With the NHS Contract 2026/27 introducing stricter compliance and performance requirements, there is now a need for stronger operational visibility and governance across healthcare estates. Samsic UK’s new guide, Why multi-site office portfolios struggle with cleaning consistency, and how to fix it, shows practical steps that can be taken to adopting data-led strategies to commercial
Services transferred this spring from Great Western Hospitals Foundation Trust, with NHS Property Services placing a strong focus on supporting the local workforce through the change. Across all ten sites, NHS Property Services worked closely with local teams to make sure colleagues had the right uniforms, technology, and support from day one, while keeping healthcare
The report, From insight to impact: AI and data readiness for the next era of facilities management, surveyed 188 UK-based FM professionals. It paints a picture of a sector in transition – engaged, increasingly technology-aware, but constrained by practical barriers. While the research found cautious optimism among FMs, it also found that many organisations lack
Healthcare Engineers looking to get a better understanding of UPS systems in medical environments can learn about the guidance provided by HTM 06-01 in this hour-long, free webinar hosted by Rehlko (formerly Kohler Uninterruptible Power) on Wednesday 3 June at midday. The CPD accredited webinar will cover the basics of designing a UPS system and
Caddick Construction has completed work on the new Moya Cole Hospice in Heald Green, enabling the charity to provide outstanding inpatient and outpatient care and bereavement support for those impacted by life limiting illnesses across Greater Manchester. The new development, located within the boundary of the Cheadle Royal conservation area, is made up of two
The work was delivered by Vital Energi, which has completed a two-phase, £34.8m project to replace the hospital’s ageing coal and gas boiler infrastructure with a new energy centre, air source heat pumps, solar PV panels, and over 6,600 LED lighting fittings. A second phase added a 400kW air source heat pump system serving the
Once launched in September, the new framework – which has an estimated total value of up to £4.15bn – will run for four years and is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. Following the formation of a 10-year strategic delivery partnership that will see resources, reputation, and expertise combined to establish
The 1350m2 facility will provide a wide range of healthcare services to the Trowbridge community, including MIU, x-ray, outpatients, physiotherapy, podiatry, and maternity outpatient services. MJ Medical was responsible for coordinating the specification, procurement, delivery, placement, and commissioning of group 2 and 3 equipment on behalf of TICC and in partnership with NHS Property Services
With NHCs forming a key part of the NHS’ long term plan, Your guide to developing a Neighbourhood Health Centre provides clear, step by step estates support for NHS organisations navigating what can be a complex and evolving development process. Aimed at NHS estates teams, Integrated Care Systems, commissioners, and local health leaders, the guide
Over two days at the International Conference Centre at (ICC) in Newport, South Wales, IHEEM – in partnership with its Welsh Branch and NHS Wales, Shared Services Partnership, Specialist Estate Services – focused on strengthening healthcare estates to meet evolving challenges through improved planning, innovation, and workforce development. Key themes included: Resilience and contingency –