The SPRIND Challenge ‘Circular Biomanufacturing’ is a three-year competition hosted by Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation. More than 50 groups applied from across the world, with eight selected for the first stage to develop novel bioprocessing techniques that will contribute to a circular economy.  The MATERI-8 project will use bacteria to ‘eat’ waste and … Read more

In a speech to the Independent Healthcare Providers Network, the Health Secretary confirmed the roll-out of the ‘one-stop shops’ following what he dubbed ‘the hard work of NHS staff and the Government’s efforts to maximise use of the independent sector – backed by the £2.3 billion in capital funding’. Based in a variety of settings, … Read more

Members of the hospital’s Theatres team were joined by colleagues from across Sherwood Forest Hospitals recently to officially open the theatre, ahead of the first operations taking place from the week bgeinning 6 November. Operations in ithe theatre will focus on delivering more ‘orthopaedic’ activity, mainly  ‘the more simple’ hip, knees, hand, and wrist procedures – … Read more

Philips believes the collaboration  represents a first in a multinational company working with an NHS Trust in this way, using its clinical and ‘environmental expertise in sustainability’ to identify efficiency improvements with the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of a critical care department. Working with the Trust over a six-month period, a team of … Read more

The new centre will benefit patients across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) and is planned to open in Spring 2025, and will provide additional capacity for North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) to support each Trust’s elective (planned care) recovery plans. The standalone facility … Read more

Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, the national social enterprise says it ensures that its members – ranging from social housing associations to education and health providers – include social value targets as part of their projects such as creating local jobs and apprenticeship opportunities, voluntary work, and community-focused initiatives. Fusion21 says that data analysed … Read more

Importantly, SDS points out, the programnme extends ‘far into the future’, with plans stretching to 2035, 2040, and 2045, thus  offering ‘a long-term pipeline’ for suppliers. SDS said: “Lord Markham encouraged suppliers to view this as an opportunity for partnership, where they can grow their businesses while contributing to the development of a new generation of hospitals. His … Read more

The company said: “The myriad of tap outlet and basin styles used in healthcare facilities presents a real challenge to installing suitable and compatible filters in a timely manner in response to water safety emergencies. This can result in: a delay in filters being installed – exposing patients to unnecessary risk. installation of filters that … Read more

Pete Cornforth (pictured left) brings over 35 years’ experience in the investment and asset management sector. Having originally studied Land Management at The University of Reading, he is a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He has previously held non-executive roles at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust and One Housing Group, … Read more

Following 2017’s Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government commissioned an independent review of UK building regulations and fire safety led by Dame Judith Hackitt. This report informed the Building Safety Act 2022, ensuring that everyone undertaking design or building work on higher-risk buildings demonstrates a high level of competence and expertise. This ‘guarantees compliance with building … Read more

The strategic infrastructure specialist says the move marks a significant milestone in its strategy of driving growth through investment in new markets, and follows a £9 million investment from experienced growth capital investors, BGF, announced earlier this year. The news follows appointments for several projects across multiple Canadian provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and … Read more

Carl Fletcher will be responsible for the management and development of the Sales function that covers the main business areas of Healthcare, eMobility, Service Solutions, and Industry. Bender provides systems ‘that make electrical infrastructures smart and safer in applications such as hospitals, mining, renewable energy, and electric vehicles’. A supplier of electrical safety monitoring products, … Read more

It has been developed in collaboration with Barts Health NHS Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, and ‘suppliers of pioneering sustainable waste management services and technologies’. NHS SBS says it gives NHS organisations and the public sector access to ‘carefully vetted vendors of innovative, … Read more

The Trust’s (LTHT) ‘Building the Leeds Way Programme’ team – which is responsible for leading the project to build new ‘state-of-the-art’ hospitals in Leeds – led the event at Aspire on Infirmary Street for Year 9 and 10 students from Mount St. Mary’s, Carr Manor, Bishop Young Academy, Cockburn Academy, Co-op Academy, and Leeds East … Read more

Undertaken in partnership with Integrated Healthcare Projects (IHP), it will see the firm deliver all mechanical, electrical and public health installations on site – both for the new Emergency Care Village, and the refurbishment of existing clinical and mental health accommodation to create a new Paediatric Assessment Unit and Acute Medical Unit at Bassetlaw Hospital. … Read more