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The new two-storey facility for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust will replace the existing outdated therapies and outpatients units and bring modern, high quality therapy services together under one roof. The existing buildings will be demolished and the site cleared site in preparation for the new unit. Facilities will include 14 private consultation rooms, a large … Read more

This consultation is intended to allow an opportunity to review potential changes to Scottish Health Technical Memorandum (SHTM) 04-01. These changes have been made following lessons learned and research undertaken since the previous version was published. The documents have been updated collectively from the four nations and will be adopted across the UK NHS as … Read more

Data from the NHS Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC) shows that just 670 out of 2,901 hospital sites (23 per cent) currently offer EV charging for staff or visitors, leaving 76.9 per cent of NHS sites no EV charging whatsoever, with just 4,908 charging points recorded across the entire NHS estate. EV charging infrastructure differs … Read more

The Mansfield CDC was delivered with project management consultancy, quantity surveying, and CDM advisor support from construction consultancy Pulse Consult in collaboration with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, contractor Kier, and supply chain partners including CPMG Architects and Hexa. Annually, the facility is designed to enable thousands of patients to receive faster diagnoses, closer … Read more

TR40 A Guide to Good Practice for Local Exhaust Ventilation was jointly produced by the Association and the Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE) in 2020. It has been updated to reflect industry best practice and increased knowledge about the risk to workers of exposure to harmful airborne contaminants in the workplace. The revised … Read more

Held at the NEAS Driver Training Centre in Team Valley, Gateshead, the showcase highlighted NEAS’s progress in developing electric response, ambulance, and patient transport vehicles as part of its wider commitment to sustainability, innovation and fleet modernisation. Kevin Scollay, chief executive of the North East Ambulance Service said: “Moving towards a more sustainable ambulance service … Read more

Titled Changing for the Better – New Guidance & Ramifications for the Industry, the event will focus on key themes including new guidance, emerging risks, and evolving regulatory frameworks. A cornerstone of the Society’s annual calendar, the conference will offer expert insight, practical guidance, and strategic perspective across the water and hygiene management landscape. Colin … Read more

Located within the University’s City Campus, the Three Counties Dental School – which will include the Gloucestershire Dental Treatment Hub – will be operational from 2027. Markey Building Services Limited have been contracted to deliver the development works, and NHS Gloucestershire ICB is currently procuring a provider to operate the treatment hub. This £3m project … Read more

The three rooms will see around 1,300 X-rays taken every week – amounting to more than 70,000 every year. Works began in January. Delivered by the NUH Estates Capital Development Team with funding from NHS England, they have seen the strip-out of all three rooms, including replacing the ceiling tiles, doors and flooring, repainting the … Read more

The move signals NHS SBS’ intention to begin engaging with suppliers operating in this market, to develop a service specification that meets the needs of NHS and public sector organisations. Valued at an estimated £80m, the renewal framework agreement aims to provide a comprehensive route for these organisations to access and buy a broad range … Read more

The move, which follows an announcement at Healthcare Estates in October 2025, provides the AE profession with a single, coherent standard to strengthen governance and patient and public assurance around safety across the NHS Estate. As of 15 April 2026, all NHS Trusts in England have received formal notification that all practising AEs who advise … Read more

The new unit will provides emergency medical care and treatment without the need for hospital admission, allowing patients to be assessed, diagnosed, and treated on their day of arrival. Morgan Sindall was appointed by James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) and the development was procured via the Pagabo construction framework. The project saw … Read more

The move signals NHS SBS’ intention to begin engaging with suppliers operating in the sector. Valued at an estimated £200m, the renewal framework agreement aims to provide a comprehensive route for NHS organisations and the wider public sector to procure a range of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. These include micro‑mobility, drone delivery services, robotic logistics, traditional … Read more

The renovated department facilities and new machine will provide enhanced diagnostics and an improved patient and staff experience, including:  Atmospheric lighting to help patients feel relaxed.  Improved communication between clinicians and the patient while using the machine, with a camera for patient-monitoring. Larger size ‘doughnut’ for a more comfortable experience. Colour-coded countdown for breath hold, … Read more

The approval – confirmed by P+HS Architects and offsite manufacturer McAvoy – marks a major milestone for the £65m redevelopment scheme, enabling the project to progress to construction stage, which will see the transformation of Lynfield Mount Hospital into a modern, therapeutic mental health facility that better supports service users, staff, and the wider Bradford … Read more