Research and technology centre will tackle ‘some of children’s healthcare’s biggest challenges’

Located at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Henry Boot Construction will deliver the ‘flagship’ NCCHT project in partnership with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust – almost 150 years since both organisations were founded in Sheffield. The company said: “We were appointed to deliver the £17 million purpose-built, world-leading research and technology centre earlier this year. … Read more

NHS gets ‘first new core IT system for 25 years’

‘As part of reforms to increase competition and innovation in the market’, NHS England has approved the first of a new generation of electronic patient record systems for GPs – with more suppliers expected to be made available later this year. NHSE says the cloud-based technology will support the integration of primary care with other … Read more

Spatial analysis helps locate new women’s and girls’ health hubs in south-east London

Designed to improve access to services and reduce inequalities in women’s and girls’ health, the hubs are now offering a core range of services to deliver integrated care at neighbourhood level. The new facilities also met the requirement to re-use existing buildings within the estate. By examining service usage and demographic data across six boroughs … Read more

McAvoy achieves ‘zero landfill waste’ on Birmingham healthcare construction project

McAvoy has been working with the Trust on the MAU extension project since February, ‘responsibly recycling’ 491 tonnes of waste from the demolition and extensive excavation works. This includes repurposing the soil from the project, which was uncontaminated and was re-used off site.  The company’s building solution is part of a £4 million capital investment … Read more

Millions of patients to be treated and cared for closer to home as NHS is ‘turned on its head’

The DHSC and the Prime Minister’s Office say the launch of a Neighbourhood Health Service will see ‘pioneering teams, some based entirely under one roof’, set up in local communities countrywide, ‘to dramatically improve access to the NHS’.’ The press release announcing the news explained: “As part of the Government’s aim to shift care out … Read more

Willmott Dixon chosen for Barnes Hospital regeneration

The ‘major investment’ in health and educational provision across the borough has been made possible by funding from South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust and LocatED, an arms-length body of the Department for Education. Reflecting on the project’s importance, Richard Poulter, Willmott Dixon’s MD in the South, said: “We are excited … Read more

‘Landmark’ NICU facility at Alder Hey on track to open next year

The purpose-built facility is the latest addition to Alder Hey’s expanding healthcare campus. To support the hospital in delivering ‘leading edge’ urgent care and emergency services, a ground floor Emergency Floor Expansion will bring together paediatricians, emergency care clinicians, advanced clinical practitioners, primary care, and family support workers. This includes a 16-bed assessment unit, a … Read more

Reinsberg Group acquires German X-ray system specialist

The Group, whose holding also includes specialist in healthcare technology, Brandon Medical, says the ‘strategic move’ strengthens its position as a leading European healthcare technology holding, while expanding its portfolio with advanced imaging solutions. Jan Černý, managing director of BHM group, said: “Our ambition is to build a European medical equipment powerhouse – a group … Read more

Estates Safety Fund monies to improve safety at Medway facility

The money forms part of £750 million of capital funding recently announced by the Government to address critical infrastructure and safety risks in NHS hospital buildings. At Medway Maritime Hospital, the funding will help the Trust: install new cooling equipment to prevent equipment failure. replace an on-call system on the maternity ward to improve patient … Read more

Health Secretary officially opens Leighton Buzzard facility

The Secretary of State was welcomed to the site by Jackie Ducker, NHSPS’ Chief Customer Officer; Felicity Cox, CEO of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, and Alex Mayer, MP for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Before cutting the ribbon, the Minister had a tour of the building, and met local clinicians and patient … Read more

IWFM and Amey publish ‘comprehensive’ strategic asset management guidance for workplace and facilities managers

The Institute for Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has partnered with infrastructure specialist, Amey, to produce a new series of Good Practice Guides, ‘aimed at anyone in WFM who needs to build a greater, deeper understanding of strategic asset management (SAM) as it relates to their job’. The two organisations point out that WFMs are … Read more

BESA appoints new director of Competence and Compliance

Helen Yeulet is moving to become a strategic consultant to the Association focusing on key industry-wide projects and government skills policy. In her previous role, Jill Nicholls was responsible for driving up standards in skills and training across the BESA membership. BESA CEO, David Frise, said: “Jill’s commitment and dedication to raising the bar for … Read more

Construction of ‘pioneering new health facilities’ completed in Bournemouth

The six-storey BEACH Building, containing maternity, children’s, and emergency care services alongside a new hospital main entrance, officially welcomed its first patients on 31 March 2025. IHP says the 25,000 m2 complex – which first broke ground in 2021, ‘offers a more appropriate space and facilities to meet the demands of modern-day healthcare’.  The new … Read more

Bender UK appoints Commercial director to lead ‘smart growth’

The company said: “His appointment strengthens our company’s position as demand for smart, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions continues to grow across the UK and Ireland.” Tim Checketts said: “Safe, resilient power is essential to safeguard mission-critical environments – and so technologies like ours, that actively monitor, locate, and proactively prevent faults from developing … Read more