Nuffield Health and GE HealthCare to install AI-enabled diagnostic equipment across UK hospital network

With ‘access to innovative AI-enabled systems designed to help overcome some of the biggest challenges in healthcare’, Nuffield Health says the collaboration will support its ambition ‘to deliver an industry-leading diagnostic service in the UK’. The agreement is also ‘underpinned by a shared commitment to sustainable healthcare, incorporating ongoing upgrades to energy-efficient technology as it … Read more

Helping the HSE in Ireland deliver ‘digitally enabled’ healthcare

The two organisations say the partnership aligns with Digital for Care 2030, HSE’s ‘strategic vision for modernising healthcare through technology’. Under the contract, Version 1 will collaborate with HSE Technology and Transformation ‘to implement modern digital solutions that enhance collaboration, communication, and data sharing’ among healthcare professionals. Version 1 says these advancements ‘will improve care … Read more

Combustion Engineering Association announces new General manager

Graduating from Nottingham Trent University with a Mechanical Engineering degree, he began his career as a Design engineer at APV Baker PMC, honing his technical skills before moving into leadership roles across various industries. His career spans sectors including textile testing instrumentation and bulk materials handling, where he earned a reputation for fostering innovation, building … Read more

Fairtrade coffee and ‘gourmet’ organic food now on offer at St Richard’s

It says the new shop highlights its ‘commitment to sustainability and quality’, offering a selection of Fairtrade organic coffee and artisan foods, all packaged in fully recyclable and compostable materials. The coffee shop at St Richard’s Hospital is part of a growing partnership with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, following the successful launch of … Read more

MTX to build Guildford hospital’s new cancer and surgical innovation centre

MTX says the £41.5 m two-storey development will build on Royal Surrey County Hospital’s ‘world-class services’ in robotic and non-robotic surgery, and enable an additional 7,000 patients to receive surgery every year.  The new facilities, at one of England’s largest cancer centres, will help the hospital respond to increasing demand for cancer surgery, and bring … Read more

CPD-accredited Webinar will cover UPS systems in medical settings

Kohler Uninterruptible Power said: “The CPD-accredited webinar will cover the fundamentals of designing a UPS system, enabling healthcare engineers to explore the various UPS options available to suit their requirements, since with medical IT systems, there is no standard ‘one-size -fits-all solution.” Alex Emms, Technical director at Kohler Uninterruptible Power (pictured), who will be running … Read more

New mammography suit opens at Craigavon Area Hospital

McAvoy says the project represents another successful collaboration between it and the Trust ‘to support the development of vital healthcare infrastructure across Northern Ireland’. The new mammography suite, completed within five weeks from installation with 70 per cent of the works completed off site, responds to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s need for … Read more

New mammography suite opens at Craigavon Area Hospital

McAvoy says the project represents another successful collaboration between it and the Trust ‘to support the development of vital healthcare infrastructure across Northern Ireland’. The new mammography suite, completed within five weeks from installation with 70 per cent of the works completed off site, responds to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s need for … Read more

Offsite specialist appointed for Bedford Hospital emergency care unit

The £3.6 m facility, which will utilise advanced offsite construction methods for its delivery, will be completed this July. Works to manufacture the offsite components will start in Merit’s Cramlington-based smart factory later this month. Merit says that ‘by pioneering a new industrialised construction approach’, its product-based solutions are ‘perfectly suited to meet the growing … Read more

Digitised data-driven approach’ streamlines operations for Circle Health

According to Schneider Electric, Circle Health, which has 53 hospitals, has ‘made huge operational efficiency gains across its complex healthcare estate’ as a result of the partnership. Schneider Electric explained: “Partnering with Schneider Electric in 2017, Circle Health Group began by rolling out energy management and building control solutions across its estate. With additional priorities … Read more

COVER STORY: One hygienic finish that meets modern healthcare demands

The ward space shown on the front cover of this issue demonstrates the advantages of a unified approach. The Hygipod IPS units simplify plumbing installations with pre-plumbed, sealed designs, while the Hygidoor firerated doorsets offer robust PVC finishes for hygiene and durability. The range also includes Hygiscreen internal windows, providing fire-rated privacy with a cohesive … Read more

National funding of £1.2 million provides boost for rural and coastal healthcare research

+The study is being jointly led by Dr Arabella Scantlebury (pictured) of the University of Birmingham and Professor Joy Adamson of the University of York. Other universities across the country and other health and care organisations are also involved. The Research and Innovation Department at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will support … Read more

Net Zero works at Oxford University Hospitals ‘set to create a green future’

Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero under the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, the scheme is being delivered by Salix. Chair of the Salix Board, Baroness Natalie Evans, CEO, Kevin Holland, and director of Public Sector Decarbonisation, Ian Rodger, were recently joined by Rob Hewitt, director, Industrial Decarbonisation and Emissions Trading, and … Read more