New CEO for Checkmate Fire

Simon succeeds John Lewthwaite, who will continue to support Checkmate’s strategic development and governance as a Non-Executive Director. Simon’s appointment marks the next phase in Checkmate’s growth journey and forms part of a planned and carefully managed succession process. The Company’s priorities, culture and long-term objectives remain centred on service excellence for its customers and … Read more

University of Warwick University launched medtech trials accelerator

Formed in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, VerIQ will combine Warwick Medical School’s academic and clinical research expertise with a dedicated commercial delivery model, creating an integrated national clinical trial platform for Medtech developers. The aim is to enable faster, higher-quality and more cost-efficient evaluation of new technologies, supporting earlier … Read more

Kids Invent Stuff announces permanent invention exhibition

  It will be open to the public in Spring/Summer 2026. The project is being part-funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, alongside strategic investment from Enginuity, who join as a lead partner supporting the educational, skills-development and industry-focused impact of the exhibition. Enginuity, the former Sector Skills Body (previously known as Semta), … Read more

COVER STORY: HDR system for effective management of waste volatile anaesthetic agents

Engineered as a centralised high-capacity system, a single HDR unit can support up to 40 operating theatres, or a combination of theatres and recovery bays. This centralisation not only reduces increased capital outlay for multiple single-room units but also avoids risk from any new infection-control hazards, as no equipment is introduced into the operating theatres. … Read more

MTX wins contract to extend Lincoln CDC

The contact builds on its completion of the original facility in late 2024. The extension will support planned care and additional diagnostic services, helping to increase capacity and reduce waiting times for patients across Lincolnshire. Constructed using modern methods of construction (MMC), the scheme will utilise precisely engineered structural steel units, manufactured offsite and craned … Read more

New data platform targets heart disorders

The OpenEP|NET project will create a national database to enable improved management and outcomes for patients with conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF), which is the most common heart rhythm disorder. AF significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and premature death. Cardiac electrophysiology focuses on the study and treatment of heart rhythm disorders … Read more

New MD of water division at Complii

She will be responsible for leading the water compliance division, focusing on strategic growth and operational excellence. Gard’s professional trajectory is marked by a diverse background in manufacturing and finance. She began her career by earning an MCIPS while working in the manufacturing sector. Seeking a new challenge, she retrained to become a Chartered Accountant. … Read more

Modular infrastructure for mental health A&E

Emergency departments continue to experience sustained demand, with a growing proportion of attendances linked to acute mental health crises rather than physical illness or injury. Traditional A&E environments are often not designed to meet the needs of mental health patients, contributing to long waits, overcrowding and sub-optimal care. Earlier this year, the Government announced plans … Read more

New endoscopy unit for Suffolk Trust

The construction works are valued at £15 m. The purpose-built facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. The two-storey, 2,300 sq m development will expand diagnostic and specialist care provision in the area, providing endoscopy services alongside paediatric audiology and training facilities. The Trust expects the new unit to improve access to … Read more

£12 m A&E expansion completed at Royal Sussex Hospital

The expansion is part of a wider reconfiguration of the Emergency Department and Acute Floor, which aims to create improved facilities for patients and staff. The completion of construction was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by 20 guests, including representatives from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex), Willmott Dixon Interiors, and the project’s … Read more

Fume hoods for lab environments

The hoods are available in widths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches, with depth options of 30, 36 and 48 inches. They use a constant-volume air bypass design and are constructed from chemical-resistant, flame-retardant, non-metallic composite resin. The fume chamber is moulded as a single seamless piece, with the exterior laminated to the liner … Read more

Scotland’s biggest health hub opens

Formally opened by the First Minister, the Parkhead Hub is the largest integrated health and social care facility in Scotland. The £67 m development brings together services previously delivered across nine separate locations, providing primary care, community health, social care and support services in one modern and accessible building. BAM delivered the Hub as principal … Read more

Mother and baby mental health hospital opens

The £7.5 m single storey, eight bedded building is the first of its kind across Cheshire, Merseyside, and North Wales and will provide compassionate care for pregnant and postnatal women, who are experiencing severe mental ill-health. The unit is a result of a unique partnership between Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP), Betsi … Read more

Men’s mental health highlighted in health facility

Health on the High Street in Aylesbury recently hosted a men’s health event to mark International Men’s Day, bringing the community together for health checks and advice as well as 13 local teams and charities, creating a vibrant hub of health and wellbeing support for men. Over 40 men completed health MOTs, visiting a range … Read more

Recorra adds electric Ro-Ro to fleet

The company says: ‘This marks a true carbon-reduction innovation, with the traditionally high-emission trucks used to transport heavy containers and compactors. The new Scania eRoRo delivers a zero-tailpipe emissions solution for large-scale waste collection, combining power, reliability, and sustainability.’ The new fully electric P 230E ‘sets a milestone for low-carbon waste logistics by delivering a … Read more