Currently, under a quarter of patients in England recall being offered a choice of hospital for their treatment. Patients have a legal right to choose their provider, and under measures in the elective reform plan, will be offered a wider choice of providers, while the process of booking treatments and appointments will be made ‘as … Read more

The new unit will be used by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Urology, Surgical, and Outpatients teams, and is funded by the NHS Capital for Targeted Investment in Elective Recovery created to reduce the backlog of elective procedures.  In all, 44 factory-manufactured structural steel units have now arrived on site, and been craned into … Read more

As part of its commitment to always finding new ways to better serve the healthcare community, BeaconMedaes has now added medical pendants to its range of medical gas solutions. The designs prioritise functionality and flexibility, and are meticulously tailored to interface with all classifications of medical devices. From flow meters, vacuum regulators, and medical ventilators … Read more

IREACH Health, a new £64 m integrated clinical research ‘innovation centre’ led by the University, will be developed in partnership with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Health and Social Care Research and Development Division. The project is funded by the Northern Ireland Executive and UK Government through the Belfast Region City Deal, and … Read more

The survey of BSIF members, which saw manufacturers and distributors of PPE who frequently visit workplaces across the UK questioned, highlighted ‘the prevalence of substandard products in use in Britain’s workplaces’. The Federation – which has almost 400 members – says the findings ‘emphasise the urgent need for employers and workers to prioritise PPE evaluation … Read more

Solspan says the research – which spanned multiple sectors – ‘underscores the adaptability and widespread advantages of solar car ports’. The company said: “For healthcare organisations, solar car ports can help power essential medical equipment and reduce energy costs in facilities that operate 24/7, allowing hospitals and clinics to allocate resources more effectively while enhancing … Read more

A technology pioneer and investor who took up his five-year term as President of the Academy in September 2024, Sir John is the first ‘tech entrepreneur’ to hold the post since the Academy was founded in 1976. He graduated from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar with an MSc in Computation and a DPhil in … Read more

Dr Euan McBrearty, the company’s head of Commercial and Innovation (pictured), said: “Medical device inventors need firstly to ensure that their devices are safe and effective, but increasing financial viability needs to be considered. Health services across the globe, and especially the NHS, are struggling financially, and a device or treatment must meet strict fiscal … Read more

The acquisition builds on the success of UAP’s licensing of Armadillo’s Armasmart technology earlier this year, which led to the launch of what is claimed to be the industry’s first hardware range that eliminates 99.98% of viruses, including COVID-19. The patented anti-viral and anti-microbial technology also reportedly prevents tarnishing and corrosion, ‘offering a cleaner, safer, … Read more

The Trust said: “This pioneering project will replace the hospital’s ageing heating and energy infrastructure with cutting-edge, low-carbon technology, marking a major milestone in the NHS’s sustainability journey. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), which manages Trafford General, secured £18.9 million in funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to support the programme. The Trust … Read more

Lead contractor, Bouygues UK, has recently marked the completion of the concrete structure of the new centre for advancing eye health, in St Pancras, with a traditional topping-out ceremony.  The new centre, with the project name Oriel, is a partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and Moorfields Eye Charity. Due to open … Read more

‘A key component of Plymouth’s healthcare provision’, Mount Gould LCC is developed and managed by local LIFT Company, ReSound Health, which provided comprehensive project management support for the new unit’s delivery. Centrally situated on the Mount Gould Hospital Estate, the facility currently provides inpatient, outpatient, community, and primary healthcare services, all under one roof. The … Read more

The 1800 m² Endoscopy Unit at Salmon Fields, a short distance from The Royal Oldham Hospital, comprises three endoscopy procedure rooms, four consulting rooms, a waiting room for around 20 people, recovery areas, and ancillary accommodation.  An enclosed first floor plantroom is located towards the rear of the building. MTX says its use of MMC … Read more

NHSPS says it ‘led the charge’ with external enhancements – including improvements to paving, disabled parking bays, CCTV, lighting, and the front entrance. The internal upgrades, funded by the ICB, focused on refurbishing half of the ground floor, with a redesign of the layout to make more efficient and effective use of the available space. … Read more

The last stages of preparation see the hospital reveal sustainability plans, including a sustainable travel plan activated across the site. Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust says new orthopaedic facility is ‘the most environmentally friendly building yet’ to be built at Sulis Hospital. The Trust explained: “It aligns with a commitment to reducing environmental … Read more