Oak Wards healthcare facility opens its doors in Milton Keynes

To celebrate the final milestone, representatives from Morgan Sindall, and Deputy Mayor of Milton Keynes Paul Trendall, gathered  in May to cut the ribbon and tour the new facility. Delivered through Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, the Oak Wards expansion provides two new 24-bed wards. Each ward features four five-bed bays and four single bedrooms, alongside … Read more

Major OT and electrical resilience upgrade at Northumbria hospital

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 … Read more

Healthcare facilities could cut emissions by 30 per cent through optimisation

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 … Read more

BESA challenges industry to go ‘beyond compliance’

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 … Read more

Compliance pressure as NHS tightens cleaning requirements

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 … Read more

NHS Property Services expands across the South West

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 … Read more

New research: FMs recognise key importance of AI

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 … Read more

Critical power protection for hospitals: free Rehlko webinar

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 … Read more

Redevelopment work completed on Greater Manchester hospice

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 … Read more

Pagabo combines infrastructure and demolition frameworks

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 … Read more

Equipment procured for Trowbridge ICC opening

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 … Read more

NHS Property Services launches new NHCs handbook

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 … Read more