Occupational Therapy and Community Mental Health teams at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are among over 150 practitioners across the Midlands to be given training by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to help support patients. Studies consistently show that time spent connecting to nature boosts mood, sleep and cognitive function.
The compact thermochemical storage system, created by Professor Yongliang Li, Chair in Thermal Energy Engineering at the University’s School of Chemical Engineering, is aimed at buildings where conventional low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps are difficult to install or operate efficiently. A 5 kW laboratory demonstrator has already been built, showing how the system can
He will replace Jo Lenaghan who has been in this role in an interim capacity. In response, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “On behalf of our members and staff, I would offer my congratulations to Danny Mortimer on his appointment as the Department of Health and Social Care’s new Director General
Simon succeeds John Lewthwaite, who will continue to support Checkmate’s strategic development and governance as a Non-Executive Director. Simon’s appointment marks the next phase in Checkmate’s growth journey and forms part of a planned and carefully managed succession process. The Company’s priorities, culture and long-term objectives remain centred on service excellence for its customers and
Formed in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, VerIQ will combine Warwick Medical School’s academic and clinical research expertise with a dedicated commercial delivery model, creating an integrated national clinical trial platform for Medtech developers. The aim is to enable faster, higher-quality and more cost-efficient evaluation of new technologies, supporting earlier
It will be open to the public in Spring/Summer 2026. The project is being part-funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, alongside strategic investment from Enginuity, who join as a lead partner supporting the educational, skills-development and industry-focused impact of the exhibition. Enginuity, the former Sector Skills Body (previously known as Semta),
Engineered as a centralised high-capacity system, a single HDR unit can support up to 40 operating theatres, or a combination of theatres and recovery bays. This centralisation not only reduces increased capital outlay for multiple single-room units but also avoids risk from any new infection-control hazards, as no equipment is introduced into the operating theatres.
The contact builds on its completion of the original facility in late 2024. The extension will support planned care and additional diagnostic services, helping to increase capacity and reduce waiting times for patients across Lincolnshire. Constructed using modern methods of construction (MMC), the scheme will utilise precisely engineered structural steel units, manufactured offsite and craned
The OpenEP|NET project will create a national database to enable improved management and outcomes for patients with conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF), which is the most common heart rhythm disorder. AF significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and premature death. Cardiac electrophysiology focuses on the study and treatment of heart rhythm disorders
She will be responsible for leading the water compliance division, focusing on strategic growth and operational excellence. Gard’s professional trajectory is marked by a diverse background in manufacturing and finance. She began her career by earning an MCIPS while working in the manufacturing sector. Seeking a new challenge, she retrained to become a Chartered Accountant.
We are thrilled to announce that our Annual Report 2025 is now available You’ll be able to view or download it directly to stay updated on our achievements, progress, and plans for the future.
Emergency departments continue to experience sustained demand, with a growing proportion of attendances linked to acute mental health crises rather than physical illness or injury. Traditional A&E environments are often not designed to meet the needs of mental health patients, contributing to long waits, overcrowding and sub-optimal care. Earlier this year, the Government announced plans
The construction works are valued at £15 m. The purpose-built facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. The two-storey, 2,300 sq m development will expand diagnostic and specialist care provision in the area, providing endoscopy services alongside paediatric audiology and training facilities. The Trust expects the new unit to improve access to
The expansion is part of a wider reconfiguration of the Emergency Department and Acute Floor, which aims to create improved facilities for patients and staff. The completion of construction was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by 20 guests, including representatives from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex), Willmott Dixon Interiors, and the project’s
The hoods are available in widths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches, with depth options of 30, 36 and 48 inches. They use a constant-volume air bypass design and are constructed from chemical-resistant, flame-retardant, non-metallic composite resin. The fume chamber is moulded as a single seamless piece, with the exterior laminated to the liner