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Annual Report 2025

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.

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Dec

Pagabo announces £1.5bn medium works framework

Compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, the framework will run for a 4-year period from January 2027 and have an anticipated total value of £1.5bn. This is the third generation of the Medium Works framework managed by Pagabo, covering projects between £0k and £15m in value, with previous iterations delivering a project portfolio of £658m.

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Jul

Shropshire hospital celebrates comprehensive solar system

The multi technology system, engineered and delivered by Cornwall based renewables specialist ZLC Energy, provides clean, reliable power to operating theatres, diagnostics, and inpatient wards day and night, supported by integrated battery storage and a bespoke energy management system. RJAH’s annual electricity demand, like most NHS hospitals, is high, typically 3.3–4GWh, driven by ~200 inpatient

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Jul

Keys handed over at National Rehabilitation Centre

The NRC is a 70-bed, state-of-the-art specialist rehabilitation centre for NHS patients who have experienced a life-changing illness or injury. It will be NUH’s fourth hospital site. The facility is co-located with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate (SHRE) near Loughborough and is part of the government’s New Hospital

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Jul

New apprenticeships address changing needs of UK healthcare sector

The new programmes include Level 3 Apprenticeships: HR Support and Business Administration, and Level 4 Apprenticeships: Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability and Associate Project Manager. The courses are available for applicants now, with the first intake planned for November 2026. The new programmes to tackle a wide range of healthcare skills shortages: The Level 3 HR

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Jul

Liverpool neighbourhood health slashes emergency admissions

A&E attendances are down by 28 per cent and GP encounters by 34 per cent, demonstrating how proactive, community-based care can improve outcomes for people living with long-term conditions while reducing pressure on NHS services. The programme forms part of the Liverpool Place Population Management model, which won the Neighbourhood Health Award at the NHS

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Jul

Enhanced mobile connectivity at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Implemented in partnership with connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave, the new system provides assured mobile connectivity no matter which network staff and patients are using.  The DAS connects securely into the mobile network operators’ networks, guaranteeing a robust quality of service. It allows teams to communicate using a variety of technologies and for peer-to-peer healthcare messaging

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Jul

NHSPS policy director comments on new guide

“Two thirds of NHS estate leaders have told us that the ageing infrastructure is now the single biggest obstacle to reducing the maintenance backlog across the estate. They know the importance of bringing these buildings up to the minimum acceptable standard as left unchanged these issues can impact patient safety and the quality of care

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Jul

Draeger Medical UK signs strategic partnership agreement with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust 

Three-year agreement will bring together clinicians, engineers and technical experts to help shape the future of healthcare innovation. Wednesday, 22nd July 2026: Hemel Hempstead, UK: Draeger Medical UK and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have signed a pioneering three-year strategic partnership that will see the organisations work together to develop and explore next-generation medical technologies

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Jul

Security work completed around live patient care at QE Gateshead

The work took place in live clinical environments, including inpatient wards and emergency care facilities, as well as offices and staff accommodation. Engineers worked with hospital estates teams, contractors, and departmental staff to identify suitable working periods. When activity increased unexpectedly, the team stopped work and rearranged the installation. The project included work in the

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Jul

Landmark moment for new Dorset Emergency Department

Funded by the New Hospital Programme (NHP), the £100m building will provide two floors of clinical space and help transform the way the Trust provides emergency care. The new ED will allow DCH to treat more patients and will include a dedicated area for children and young people, as well as space designed for people

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Jul

London health centre using drones to transport pathology samples

Since February, drones have been collecting samples from the facility in Raynes Park and delivering them in just over three minutes to the South West London Pathology (SWLP) laboratory at St George’s Hospital in Tooting for testing. More than 2,000 patients have already benefited from the initiative. By reducing delivery times by 85 per cent

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Jul

NHS LIFT celebrates 25 years of neighbourhood health delivery

Since 2001, the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (NHS LIFT) has brought together private and public sectors to deliver primary healthcare and community facilities via long term joint venture investment partnerships. LIFT buildings are delivered by private investors (who design, build, finance, and operate the assets, taking all building performance risk) working in partnership with

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Jul

Estate leaders warn ageing infrastructure biggest barrier to tackling backlog

The results show that the management of NHS sites is changing due to advances in how data collection and technology are used to tackle backlogs. However, according to NHS Property Services (NHSPS), while short-term decisions are often required to keep buildings operational, these are not able to provide long-term improvements. The survey found that: 63

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Jul

Cross-border healthcare patients “falling through the gaps”

The Committee said that such patients are at risk of “falling through the gaps” between two different healthcare systems. Across three evidence sessions – which included hearing from all seven Welsh local health boards and the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) – MPs were informed about the persistent issue of difficulties arising with transferring

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Jul

Lincoln CDC extension successfully delivered

Delivered in just 21 weeks for Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group, the extension adds nine consultation rooms, a treatment room, and a plaster room to the existing facility, helping to support faster access to planned care services and reduce waiting times across the region. A new linkway connects the extension to the existing CDC

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Jul
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