The current Government has pledged to reduce NHS waiting lists within this Parliament. Consequently, there is now greater need than ever for space for delivering care. We know that we need the views of clinicians to ensure that healthcare buildings will meet their needs. However, clinicians’ time is more constrained than ever, as a result

‘At the heart of eye health innovation’, a state-of-the-art new centre for advancing eye health is taking shape — with the new building being created for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London’s Camden. Oriel is a joint initiative — a partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and

Historically, during the early decades of power generation, standby generating sets were mostly used for applications such as emergency lighting, providing power to key military installations and other similar applications. As the capabilities of the diesel-powered standby generating sets increased, so also did the type of loads supported by standby power. In the 1970s and

Vital infrastructure and operating theatres are becoming increasingly intelligent, with a plethora of complex technologies — from robotics, and 3D navigation and imaging, to artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality. Understanding how these technologies can be safely and effectively integrated and configured within the healthcare space is vital to improving patient outcomes, efficiency, and the

Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) give comprehensive advice and guidance on the design, installation, and operation, of specialised building and engineering technology used in the delivery of healthcare. They include use for when developing governance and assurance systems which take account of risk, and the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. They are issued by NHS

Concerns over waterborne infection risks in UK hospitals have hit the headlines over the past decade. Pseudomonas bacteria were found in the water systems of Belfast’s new state-of-the-art maternity hospital;1 21 patients were infected by bacteria in the water supply at the Royal Papworth Hospital,2 and an infection outbreak in the child cancer wards at

At the heart of these initiatives is a focus on reducing anxiety, improving navigation, and fostering community engagement. The hospitals are working closely with patients, families, and advisory groups, to ensure that every improvement reflects their input and enhances their experience. Sustainability is a key consideration throughout these projects. From using ground source heat pumps,

The total expenditure – including £29.8 m received from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), was just over £38 m. The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) is initiated by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and delivered by Salix Finance. It provides grants for public sector

This year promises to be both exciting and challenging for the global health and care sector. Governments worldwide are grappling with increasing healthcare demands, a shortage of skilled professionals, and rising treatment costs. Traditional efficiency and gatekeeping programmes have fallen short, prompting a shift towards integrated care models, localised and decentralised care, and a stronger

This year promises to be both exciting and challenging for the global health and care sector. Governments worldwide are grappling with increasing healthcare demands, a shortage of skilled professionals, and rising treatment costs. Traditional efficiency and gatekeeping programmes have fallen short, prompting a shift towards integrated care models, localised and decentralised care, and a stronger

With the increase in ‘social prescribing’ aimed at easing the burden on the NHS, there is renewed focus on the health benefits of gardens, and particularly on the physical act of gardening, among healthcare professionals and those within the care sector. Joshua Clark, Estimator from landscaping contractor, Gavin Jones, part of Nurture Group, explores existing

There are an estimated 156 PPP (public private partnership) healthcare schemes expiring in the next 24 years. These assets will effectively move back into NHS estate managers’ portfolios, with the necessary asset management, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement commitments that other parts of the NHS estate warrant. For many NHS Trusts who have worked with private

Finding out what is wrong with a patient is vital to treating them as early as possible. Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) provide essential tests and scans to patients, allowing for faster and more accurate diagnoses. They are a crucial component of a modern healthcare system, providing patients with access to planned diagnostic care, closer to

The concept of social value has gained significant traction within the healthcare sector over the past decade, not least in the management of healthcare estates. Social value refers to the broader social, economic, and environmental benefits that organisations can deliver for the communities they serve. For NHS hospital Trusts, embedding social value in estate development

Ulrik Vadstrup, Regional Europe Sales manager for HVACR at ABB Drive Products, acknowledges that while choosing the right HVACR system remains a complex challenge, opting for drive and motor (DM) packages, as opposed to electronically commutated (EC) fans, makes the greatest sense for healthcare estates and facilities teams – given such components’ circularity, durability, and