Following the announcement at Healthcare Estates in October 2025, NHS England and the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM) are introducing a central register and certification process for authorising engineers (AEs) working on NHS infrastructure in England. This provides the AE profession with a single, coherent standard to strengthen governance and patient and

The move, which follows an announcement at Healthcare Estates in October 2025, provides the AE profession with a single, coherent standard to strengthen governance and patient and public assurance around safety across the NHS Estate. As of 15 April 2026, all NHS Trusts in England have received formal notification that all practising AEs who advise

The new unit will provides emergency medical care and treatment without the need for hospital admission, allowing patients to be assessed, diagnosed, and treated on their day of arrival. Morgan Sindall was appointed by James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) and the development was procured via the Pagabo construction framework. The project saw

The move signals NHS SBS’ intention to begin engaging with suppliers operating in the sector. Valued at an estimated £200m, the renewal framework agreement aims to provide a comprehensive route for NHS organisations and the wider public sector to procure a range of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. These include micro‑mobility, drone delivery services, robotic logistics, traditional

The renovated department facilities and new machine will provide enhanced diagnostics and an improved patient and staff experience, including:  Atmospheric lighting to help patients feel relaxed.  Improved communication between clinicians and the patient while using the machine, with a camera for patient-monitoring. Larger size ‘doughnut’ for a more comfortable experience. Colour-coded countdown for breath hold,

The approval – confirmed by P+HS Architects and offsite manufacturer McAvoy – marks a major milestone for the £65m redevelopment scheme, enabling the project to progress to construction stage, which will see the transformation of Lynfield Mount Hospital into a modern, therapeutic mental health facility that better supports service users, staff, and the wider Bradford

Taking place on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12:30pm, this one-hour session is open to all, with no membership required. Designed particularly for those working within healthcare environments, the webinar will provide practical clarity on the updates introduced in BS 7671 Amendment 4 and what they mean in real-world settings. Attendees will gain a clearer

Delivered by Ergéa UK in partnership with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, the redevelopment includes a purpose-built facility with dedicated patient and clinical areas. The upgrade is intended to broaden the range of scans available locally, improve patient flow, reduce waiting times, and deliver a smoother, more comfortable experience for those accessing nuclear medicine services. The

In February, the Welsh Government approved funding for Phase 1 of the Llantrisant Health Park, which will support regional collaboration to improve access to diagnostics and treatment. The project will see the former British Airways Avionics Engineering (BAAE) site, located near Cardiff, transformed into a state-of-the-art healthcare campus, including  a 7,500m² Community Diagnostics Hub and

The research –  The Hidden Cost: Unveiling inefficiencies in the NHS – is based on Freedom of Information (FOI) data from 66 NHS Trusts in England and highlights the growing need for sustainable infrastructure improvements. The FOI data shows that nearly half (41 per cent) of Trusts report limited visibility into infrastructure. When faults occur,

The joint venture will seek to mobilise third-party capital to invest in acquiring, upgrading, expanding, and developing primary healthcare centres providing frontline GP and NHS services in local communities. Launching with a seed portfolio of 65 modern, purpose-built primary care assets serving over 700,000 patients across England, Scotland, and Wales, the venture is initially targeting

North Yorkshire-based facilities management provider GFM is responsible for the delivery of hard FM services at the three-storey, 19,000m² site. As well as maintaining critical infrastructure, the partnership has focused on improving the facility’s environmental performance. Through a combination of energy management initiatives and ongoing monitoring, Hull Oncology achieved a 21 per cent reduction in

The large site on Queen Victoria Road will be repurposed into a ‘neighbourhood hub’, with existing buildings that can be adapted to provide modern clinical space, shared facilities for teams to work together, education and training opportunities, and other community-focused services. The location also includes around 180 parking spaces, supporting easier access for patients, visitors

Last Wednesday, IHEEM and the NextGen Healthcare Network enjoyed an evening celebrating the hard work put in to building the NextGen community, and the exciting new partnership between NGHN and the Institute. Teams and members from both organisations attended alongside senior leadership and next gen from across the public and private sector to hear how,

The new building will enable core services to be moved out of the current Wycombe Tower Block, which Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust describes as ‘unfit for long-term use’. Construction is expected to complete by Spring 2027. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust chair, David Highton, Countess Howe, the chairman of Buckinghamshire