The survey of 2,000 UK adults, conducted in February, found that: 67% of respondents are happy for technology to be used more widely in healthcare ‘if it frees up professionals to treat those who need it most’. Half are comfortable with AI being used for managing appointments, but only 29% would trust it to provide
Steam is the backbone of many essential healthcare processes – from sterilisation and humidification to heating and hot water provision. However, inefficient steam systems can lead to unnecessary energy waste, increased carbon emissions, and rising operational expenses. By implementing targeted efficiency measures, NHS estates can significantly reduce their environmental impact while improving system reliability Our
The installation took place at place at the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch, operated by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). The new ‘Hub’ opened its doors in November, and aims to provide ‘an innovative community base offering expanded access to diagnostic testing,
The Cabinet Office says that ‘a more open public procurement regime driving value for money’ is now in place through the Procurement Act 2023, which sets rules that all public bodies must follow when they buy goods and services. The Cabinet Office said: “The Act will boost growth by slashing red tape for small and
The practice believes this is the first time an architectural studio has established a sister company dedicated exclusively to energy and decarbonising the built environment. The Cagni Williams Energy team will offer ‘research-based innovation, technical expertise, and a practical approach to providing the best, most effective energy solutions for refurbishment, repurposing, and retrofit projects, and
NHS England says that having discussed her departure with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in recent months, and ‘now that the NHS has turned a corner on recovery from the pandemic, and the foundations are in place to make the necessary changes to the centre to best support the wider service’,
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is taking part in a three-month pilot of AI-assistant, TORTUS to help increase face-to-face time with children and their parents during Community Paediatric Service appointments. Each month, the service offers thousands of appointments to children with developmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and muscular dystrophy. From now,
Taking up the role of director of Health and Safety, Mark Allen (pictured) brings 11 years’ experience and expertise in Construction, Design, and Management (CDM), particularly as a Principal designer. In his new role, he will focus on developing ‘industry-leading processes’, strengthening collaboration within the fast-growing team, and establishing additional regional teams. He will also
The initiative offers hospital clinical staff the opportunity to enhance their understanding of clinical nutrition ‘through practical, evidence-based learning through five modules which have been developed blending nutrition, health, and culinary expertise, covering critical topics’. The online education programme will comprise five modules, all contributing to clinicians’ CPD: Nutrition’s role in health: exploring the impact
NHS SBS says the framework agreement ‘provides a full compliance offer’ – including active and passive fire safety, fire risk assessment, and consultancy services, ‘essential to mitigate risks such as life hazards, liability, operational disruption, reputational damage, and legal penalties’. Brendan Griffin-Ryan, NHS SBS Senior Category manager, explained (pictured): “The increased emphasis on fire safety
Developing a portfolio of diagnostic tests that address two growing global healthcare challenges: early infection diagnosis and antimicrobial resistance, Presymptom Health will also use the funding to make its rapid tests compatible with a variety of widely available PCR machines, ‘streamlining diagnostics is secondary care’. The company says its InfectiClear technology can detect infection
The company has submitted a ‘Section 73’ application to Birmingham City Council for a new factory, which it says would support hundreds of construction jobs and create new, long-term skilled roles. It would boost supply capacity for UK and Republic of Ireland customers, while supporting Rockwool’s ‘ambitious global sustainability plans’. Having operated from South Wales
The 10-storey, 52,000 m² facility will provide 155 beds, 11 theatres, an emergency department, imaging suite, and full outpatients’ department designed to treat up to 45,000 children annually. The hospital will take five years to complete, and – GBHP says – ‘will set a new benchmark for paediatric healthcare in Northern Ireland’, with 80% of
The MHRA said: “From mental health apps and AI-powered assessments to virtual reality therapy, digital mental health technologies are increasingly being used by individuals and the NHS to support mental health. Digital mental health technologies that diagnose, prevent, or treat conditions using complex software must meet medical device standards to ensure they are effective and
The CDC is one of two built by MTX concurrently in Lincoln and Skegness using Modern Methods of Construction. To create the new facilities for United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH), precisely engineered structural steel modules were factory-manufactured off site while groundworks were under way to create the foundations at the two sites. Mechanical
