‘As part of reforms to increase competition and innovation in the market’, NHS England has approved the first of a new generation of electronic patient record systems for GPs – with more suppliers expected to be made available later this year. NHSE says the cloud-based technology will support the integration of primary care with other
Designed to improve access to services and reduce inequalities in women’s and girls’ health, the hubs are now offering a core range of services to deliver integrated care at neighbourhood level. The new facilities also met the requirement to re-use existing buildings within the estate. By examining service usage and demographic data across six boroughs
McAvoy has been working with the Trust on the MAU extension project since February, ‘responsibly recycling’ 491 tonnes of waste from the demolition and extensive excavation works. This includes repurposing the soil from the project, which was uncontaminated and was re-used off site. The company’s building solution is part of a £4 million capital investment
The DHSC and the Prime Minister’s Office say the launch of a Neighbourhood Health Service will see ‘pioneering teams, some based entirely under one roof’, set up in local communities countrywide, ‘to dramatically improve access to the NHS’.’ The press release announcing the news explained: “As part of the Government’s aim to shift care out
The ‘major investment’ in health and educational provision across the borough has been made possible by funding from South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust and LocatED, an arms-length body of the Department for Education. Reflecting on the project’s importance, Richard Poulter, Willmott Dixon’s MD in the South, said: “We are excited
The purpose-built facility is the latest addition to Alder Hey’s expanding healthcare campus. To support the hospital in delivering ‘leading edge’ urgent care and emergency services, a ground floor Emergency Floor Expansion will bring together paediatricians, emergency care clinicians, advanced clinical practitioners, primary care, and family support workers. This includes a 16-bed assessment unit, a
The Group, whose holding also includes specialist in healthcare technology, Brandon Medical, says the ‘strategic move’ strengthens its position as a leading European healthcare technology holding, while expanding its portfolio with advanced imaging solutions. Jan Černý, managing director of BHM group, said: “Our ambition is to build a European medical equipment powerhouse – a group
The money forms part of £750 million of capital funding recently announced by the Government to address critical infrastructure and safety risks in NHS hospital buildings. At Medway Maritime Hospital, the funding will help the Trust: install new cooling equipment to prevent equipment failure. replace an on-call system on the maternity ward to improve patient
The Secretary of State was welcomed to the site by Jackie Ducker, NHSPS’ Chief Customer Officer; Felicity Cox, CEO of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, and Alex Mayer, MP for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Before cutting the ribbon, the Minister had a tour of the building, and met local clinicians and patient
The Institute for Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has partnered with infrastructure specialist, Amey, to produce a new series of Good Practice Guides, ‘aimed at anyone in WFM who needs to build a greater, deeper understanding of strategic asset management (SAM) as it relates to their job’. The two organisations point out that WFMs are
Helen Yeulet is moving to become a strategic consultant to the Association focusing on key industry-wide projects and government skills policy. In her previous role, Jill Nicholls was responsible for driving up standards in skills and training across the BESA membership. BESA CEO, David Frise, said: “Jill’s commitment and dedication to raising the bar for
The six-storey BEACH Building, containing maternity, children’s, and emergency care services alongside a new hospital main entrance, officially welcomed its first patients on 31 March 2025. IHP says the 25,000 m2 complex – which first broke ground in 2021, ‘offers a more appropriate space and facilities to meet the demands of modern-day healthcare’. The new
The company said: “His appointment strengthens our company’s position as demand for smart, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions continues to grow across the UK and Ireland.” Tim Checketts said: “Safe, resilient power is essential to safeguard mission-critical environments – and so technologies like ours, that actively monitor, locate, and proactively prevent faults from developing
An existing office within Concept House in Eastleigh has been transformed into a blood donation centre, which will offer over 400 appointments a week. The Concept House project — procured through the SCAPE National Construction Framework – was delivered in 14 weeks by principal contractor, Kier Places, working in partnership with multidisciplinary consultancy, Pick Everard, which delivered
The company – already well-known for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation – says this new multi-million pound investment builds on its in-house expertise in fire safety. Rockwool’s new fire-stopping range, due to launch this summer, will include coated batt, sealants, collars, wraps, pillows, and socket boxes. The company said: “With state-of-the-art equipment, the
