NHSPS said: “As the NHS continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of communities, the ability to deliver care in the right environments is becoming just as critical as funding – and is something the Government’s much anticipated NHS 10-year Health Plan is expected to touch on. From high street drop-in centres to digitally

Sixteen shortlisted suppliers have now received an Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) to compete for places on the new 12-year, £37bn Delivery Alliance. The NHP team says this ‘strategic, long-term, multi-supplier’ framework agreement will be used by NHS Trusts across the country to appoint Alliance Partners responsible for the detailed design, construction, and handover

The corporate services provider said: “Tailored to meet the urgent needs of the NHS, schools, housing providers, and other public services, NHS SBS’s framework agreement offers a cost-effective procurement route for buyers to access modular building solutions from pre-vetted vendors – be it for new-builds, hire, or lease. “The Modular Buildings 3 framework agreement offers

Undertaken in close collaboration with Ayrshire Hospice, the £18.8 million redevelopment sought to improve the Hospice’s facilities, adding a ‘state-of-the-art’ new build InPatient Unit (IPU) and a modern Hub building providing connectivity through the ‘heart of the Hospice’.  ‘Blending heritage and modern elements’, the build included the restoration of 19th century Cat B listed buildings

Supported by built environment consultancy, Sidara, the report highlights the fact that healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) cause an estimated 200 deaths globally every hour. Officially launched at the Healthcare Infection Society’s Annual Conference (HISCON), the report’s unveiling follows a high-level workshop in March 2025. Bringing together insights from infection prevention and control (IPC) experts, architects, engineers,

Delabie says the acquisition ‘marks a major milestone in its growth trajectory, further strengthening its position as the European market leader’ in tapware and sanitary equipment for public and commercial buildings. It said: “By bringing together two companies with recognised expertise and complementary geographic and commercial footprints, the transaction will give birth to a major

So says Matthew Hansord, Technical manager at Garland UK (pictured), who says they can do this without compromising patient care or operational continuity. He said: “Healthcare estates face a unique set of challenges when it comes to decarbonisation. Ageing infrastructure, financial pressures, and increasingly demanding compliance standards, can make it difficult to implement sustainable upgrades.

It says the move reflects its long-term commitment to growth and expanding its presence and capabilities in the Midlands, a region recognised for its strong industrial manufacturing base, but also across the UK. ICS Cool Energy also has bases in Totton near Southampton and Bradford. Dave Palmer, Country leader, ICS Cool Energy UK, said: “By

Specifically, the scientists have discovered that differences in heatwaves – such as how much hotter they are than normal temperatures, and their duration  – can increase or decrease disease burden by up to 13 times in a commonly used experimental animal model.  They says their  discovery and its implications ‘come at an important time’, with

Launched to coincide with World Environment Day on 5 June, the ‘colourful and engaging animation’ provides a clear overview of what building controls are, where they are used, and how they contribute to creating smarter, more energy-efficient buildings. Designed for both industry professionals and the wider public – the BCIA explains – the animation ‘highlights

The architecture and design firm says the appointment ‘comes at a pivotal time’ for Birmingham –  ‘a city at the centre of a new era of growth and transformation’. Max Martin joined BDP in 2008, specialising in the design and delivery of large and complex projects with a focus on design integration, sustainability, and zero

Clinicians, staff, and key partners, recently had the opportunity to come and see the new unit before patients move in. Ergéa UK, in collaboration with Actiform, utilised Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to ensure that the building meets high environmental standards and complies with national healthcare regulations. The new unit will be able to treat more

NHS England says nearly 1,500 high street chemists – including every Boots in England – are now offering the service, which enables patients to check on their prescriptions through real-time ‘Amazon-style’ updates. According to NHSE, almost half (45%) of phone calls to community pharmacies are estimated to be from patients asking if their prescription is

The accolade was awarded to IEDE PhD researcher, Meysam Paydar, for his presentation based on the paper: ‘Evaluating the potential of using energy certification models to assess decarbonisation pathways for primary healthcare buildings’ – a collaborative research effort led by Dr Esfand Burman at UCL’s Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, in partnership with

The Government has paid for new linear accelerator (LINAC) machines at 28 hospitals, which use modern technology to reduce delays to treatment and, in some cases, could reduce the number of hospital visits a patient needs to make by half, helping to cut waiting lists faster.  The Department says replacing these older machines will save