The findings are based on a national survey of maternity and neonatal services, which found that 42 per cent of units were classed as “operational” but in need of “major repair or replacement… soon”. A further seven per cent were assessed as being at “serious risk of imminent breakdown”. Around 155 maternity units and a

The new design by P+HS Architects will transform clinical capacity on site while supporting sustainability and efficiency. The three storey, 2,600 square metre building will house a 24/7 laboratory service on the ground floor, including clinical biochemistry, haematology, blood transfusion, point-of-care testing, and molecular diagnostics, alongside office, seminar, and staff spaces. The first floor will

The Electiva London Hospital, a purpose-built facility on the banks of the River Thames in South West London, will set a new standard for luxury and patient-focused care, it says. The flagship hospital will feature two state-of-the-art surgical theatres and ten bespoke bedroom suites, designed for comfort, elegance, and panoramic river views. The development has

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) says it welcomes the Government’s Warm Homes Plan but is disappointed that the plan includes no new policies or funding commitments to support the decarbonisation of non-domestic buildings. Non-domestic buildings account for more than a third of total carbon emissions from the UK built environment, yet the sector continues

Mott MacDonald has appointed Rachel Ellison to the new position of operations director for UK and Europe.  Rachel will play a central leadership role across the region together with Richard Risdon in his dual role as managing director for UK and Europe and group strategy director on the executive board.  She will focus on driving

Sitemark has been appointed to two national ESPO frameworks covering catering and cleaning consultancy, strengthening public sector access to independent procurement and contract management expertise. The UK-based facilities management benchmarking and best practice consultancy has been selected for ESPO 704C_25 (Catering Consultancy) and ESPO 263C_25 (Cleaning Consultancy). The appointments enable local authorities, NHS trusts, education

With the financial year drawing to a close, the company has warned that unspent capital and estates funds risk being lost, and is encouraging healthcare leaders to prioritise upgrades that deliver measurable clinical and compliance benefits. The call follows recent national research indicating that around 237 million medication errors occur annually in England, with an

Singu, a cloud-based software provider for facility, maintenance, ESG, and building management solutions, has appointed Dominic Gallello as Chairman of the Board. Dominic Gallello is an established technology leader with a deep background in engineering and enterprise software solutions. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record of developing award-winning products, driving intense

Responding to new public polling from the Royal College of Nursing on corridor care and testimony from nursing staff, Rory Deighton, acute and community care director at the NHS Confederation, said: “It is deeply worrying that corridor care is becoming the norm across hospitals in the face of rising demand. These new figures and accompanying

St Ann’s Hospital in Poole is a psychiatric hospital for adult patients experiencing acute mental health conditions. As part of Dorset HealthCare NHS Trust – one of the UK’s largest mental health service providers – St Ann’s provides ongoing mental health and community-based support to individuals with a range of mental health disorders. Over the

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