New Lincoln Community Diagnostic Centre opens to patients

The CDC is one of two built by MTX concurrently in Lincoln and Skegness using Modern Methods of Construction. To create the new facilities for United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH), precisely engineered structural steel modules were factory-manufactured off site while groundworks were under way to create the foundations at the two sites. Mechanical … Read more

Mounting cybersecurity threats and economic pressures force re-think on strategy

The study – conducted among senior managers in public and private healthcare and pharmaceutical organisations – reveals ‘a notable shift from traditional long-term planning to more frequent, agile strategy updates’. The Association says this shift ‘reflects an urgent need to adapt rapidly to emerging challenges and trends in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment’. The … Read more

Kier to deliver University of Salford’s new ‘all-electric’ £40.7 m Health Building

The 5,550 m2 ‘all-electric’ building will accommodate some of the University’s most popular courses – including podiatry, prosthetics and orthotics, sports rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and sports science. Plans are also being explored for the delivery of mother and child health sessions, weight management clinics, and wellbeing support services. Forming part of the University’s School of … Read more

Improving the NHS capital regime to deliver on government’s ‘missions’ for health and economic growth

Capital efficiency – how to reform healthcare capital spending  says the NHS is ‘being held back’ from most effectively spending the investment it has been given to repair its estates, purchase vital equipment, and build new facilities, due to ‘bureaucratic hurdles’ that are ‘slow, unclear, and duplicative’.  The Confederation says local NHS leaders have told … Read more

Consultation launches ‘the biggest shake-up yet’ of NICE’s HealthTech programme

NICE says the changes ‘aim to transform’ how medical devices, diagnostics, and digital and AI health technologies are evaluated as the NHS moves from ‘analogue to digital’, ‘hospital to community’, and ‘treatment to prevention’. The organisation explained: “The plans enable more products to be evaluated, and remove the requirement for medical devices to be cost … Read more

Workshop will address AMR in hospital design and construction

Seeking ‘to foster collaboration and create actionable solutions’, and titled ‘Tackling the silent pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and other Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs) in the Healthcare Built Environment’, the workshop will be held from 9.00 am-12.00 pm, and will aim to: Investigate recurring issues and their root causes. Encourage open dialogue under Chatham House rules … Read more

New GOSH cancer centre to be delivered by Sisk

The development is being supported by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity), which is in the midst of what the charity dubs ‘the biggest and most ambitious fundraising appeal in our history’. The ‘Build it. Beat it’ appeal aims to raise £300 million to help build the CCC,  and ‘deliver transformation in cancer care, … Read more

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