Rachael Pickering, Medescon’s head of Operations, said: “I hoped my entry would grab the judges’ attention, as I know just how valuable the bed lift solution is. There is no other product that can save floor space and protect hospital beds and staff like the Vidir Bedlift Stacker. It was a proud moment to go … Read more
He replaces Trevor Gillman, who now takes on the role of CEO, having been responsible for developing the company over a 33-year period, ‘transforming the business from a medium sized manufacturer of kitchen units, into a UK market-leader for fitted furniture’. The company said: “Trevor’s vision and innovation have seen the development of an extensive … Read more
The Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre is one of the new generation of operating theatres developed solely to treat patients awaiting elective or planned surgery and help clear the patient backlog exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19. The first phase of the Centre – one of the first projects financed under the NHS England £700 … Read more
One of England’s six largest, The trust employs over 12,000 staff, treating more than one million patients annually across three sites – Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glendale Hospital, and Leicester General Hospital. Medical equipment expertly calibrated for it by Calibrationhouse includes Rigel Medical and Fluke Biomedical-manufactured defibrillation analysers, patient simulators, and ventilator testers. The service – … Read more
It aims to build sustainability at UCLH in key areas such as clinical care, procurement and supply chain, estates, technology, transport, education, and engagement. UCLH has invested over £2 m in energy-saving measures such as LED lights, and has recently installed an additional 452 solar panels on the hospital roof, which the Trust says together … Read more
The energy distribution and energy services specialist is undertaking ‘comprehensive upgrades’ to the external fabric and windows of all four sides of the hospital’s Tower Block – from the ground floor up to the 11th floor – which will significantly reduce heat loss through the building fabric and glazing units, meaning lower energy usage and … Read more
What is currently happening in the energy market? Why are prices so high? What might happen next? How best to mitigate the impact of rising prices. What factors to consider in shaping the right energy trading strategy. With a 54-year heritage, Inenco claims to be one of the longest-established energy management consultancies, with – as … Read more
Manufactured by Boston Dynamics, a specialist in creating robots ‘with advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence’, ‘Spot’ will be among the technological innovations shown by Marlowe Fire & Security, which supplies security solutions to commercial, public sector, and residential customers, throughout the UK. Described as a ‘ remarkably smart robot’, Spot can understand and navigate an environment … Read more
Researchers within the University’s Public Health Intervention Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST) programme have recently evaluated the impact of transitioning two public health services to a hybrid delivery model that included one-to-one and group support via telephone, online, and face-to-face consultations. Evaluating the move to remote delivery for drug and alcohol care service, Forward Leeds (known … Read more
Community services – including Falls and Frailty teams – will be ‘scaled up’, with up to 50,000 people a month supported by clinicians at home in ‘virtual wards’, says, while urgent community response teams will also be expanded, to provide more patients with support at home within two hours, ‘in recognition of the pressures facing … Read more
In his new role, he will be working closely ‘with valued partners’ to supply the latest operating room technology to NHS and private hospitals across the UK. The company said: “Bender UK is well-known for supplying market-leading power systems and operating theatre equipment. Sam has supplied clinical technology for 10 years, and his experience and … Read more
The new practice will form part of Teldoc, an overarching ‘supersurgery’ incorporating medical centres across Telford. Dr Rashpal Bhachu, Teldoc’s Vice-Chairman and Director of Operations, said: “With our passion and vision to provide quality and innovative primary care services, we are excited to see the plans for this medical centre come to fruition.” Thirteen consultant, … Read more
The new practice will form part of Teldoc, an overarching ‘supersurgery’ incorporating medical centres across Telford. Dr Rashpal Bhachu, Teldoc’s Vice-Chairman and Director of Operations, said: “With our passion and vision to provide quality and innovative primary care services, we are excited to see the plans for this medical centre come to fruition.” Thirteen consultant, … Read more
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust explained: “The James Paget, which opened its doors fully 40 years ago, has reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) panels across its main hospital building. These are subject of a programme of survey and precautionary engineering work, involving the installation of timber supports, to ensure the hospital remains … Read more
The contract, which extends to 2040, includes a multi-million pound construction project during 2023 that will deliver wide-ranging energy upgrades and target annual carbon savings of 4,129 tonnes. Delivered through Veolia’s ‘Building a Zero Carbon Future’ programme, with funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, the scheme is – Veolia says – ‘one of the … Read more
