Stepping Hill’s new £24.3 m outpatient centre

The hospital is one of only four specialist hub centres for emergency and high-risk general surgery in Greater Manchester. The aim of the new facilities is to modernise the Outpatients Department and ensure the best care for around half a million patients that use Stepping Hill Hospital annually. The new building’s ground and first floor … Read more

Paul Eagle appointed new BESA Technical Committee Chair

Succeeding Kevin Morrissey, who has recently been appointed as the Association’s new director of Technical, he brings over 25 years’ experience in the building services sector, having held senior engineering and technical leadership roles across the industry. In addition to his current position at Dalkia, Paul is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered … Read more

COVER STORY: LegionellaDossier: Smarter, Safer Water Management for Healthcare

Recognising this challenge, Gert Oussoren founded LegionellaDossier in 2016 ‘to revolutionise water safety compliance’. The company explained: “Originally a university project automating temperature measurements, it has since grown into a leading digital solution that helps Facilities managers, Compliance officers, and service-providers, streamline water safety management. “For healthcare estates teams, Legionella risk assessments are just the … Read more

LegionellaDossier: Smarter, Safer Water Management for Healthcare

Recognising this challenge, Gert Oussoren founded LegionellaDossier in 2016 ‘to revolutionise water safety compliance’. The company explained: “Originally a university project automating temperature measurements, it has since grown into a leading digital solution that helps Facilities managers, Compliance officers, and service-providers, streamline water safety management. “For healthcare estates teams, Legionella risk assessments are just the … Read more

£23 m Chiswick Health Centre open to receive first patients

This new centre will house three local GP practices (West4GPs, Chiswick Family Practice, and Chiswick Medical Practice), as well as act as the base for the Chiswick Primary Care Network, improving healthcare services for over 60,000 residents. The centre will provide a broader range of GP services – including community and mental health services, and … Read more

Green Plan in action with Memorial Hospital roof renewal

The existing roof had reached the end of its serviceable life, posing risks of water ingress, increased energy costs, and ongoing maintenance challenges. Integrated design, property, and construction consultant, Pellings, oversaw the project. Following Garland UK’s detailed roof condition survey, the Garland team was appointed to deliver a robust, high-performance waterproofing solution that could be … Read more

Scarborough Hospital introduces robot-assisted triage system

DAISY, which stands for Diagnostic Artificial Intelligence System, is a pilot prototype humanoid device, designed to assist with the initial clinical triage assessments when patients attend the Emergency Department. The aim is to explore whether DAISY’s advanced digital technology can enhance these processes. The system provides instructions to patients on how to use medical equipment … Read more

Cistermiser welcomes Ofwat’s £100 m Water Efficiency Fund

It says that the fund, designed to accelerate water-saving innovations and initiatives, ‘represents a significant step in addressing water scarcity and improving sustainability across homes and businesses’. With non-household water use accounting for a substantial proportion of demand, Cistermiser is urging decision-makers to prioritise proven technologies that deliver immediate and measurable savings. The company says … Read more

Stephen George + Partners strengthens healthcare team

Steve Batson, Studio director, and SGP’s Healthcare team lead, said: “I have worked with Babor for over 20 years, and am delighted to be working with him again. I’m excited to have his technical expertise and healthcare-specific experience within the team. Our aim is to build on SGP’s strong existing portfolio and activities in the … Read more

Stephen George + Partners strengthens healthcare team

  Steve Batson, Studio director, and SGP’s Healthcare team lead, said: “I have worked with Babor for over 20 years, and am delighted to be working with him again. I’m excited to have his technical expertise and healthcare-specific experience within the team. Our aim is to build on SGP’s strong existing portfolio and activities in … Read more

New cancer support centre in North Wales ‘tops out’

The Maggie’s centre is being completely commissioned, designed, and funded, by the Steve Morgan Foundation, which has provided £4 million to build the centre, having already commissioned, designed, built, and funded Maggie’s Wirral, which officially opened in the grounds of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in September 2021.  A third Maggie’s centre in Liverpool – to be … Read more