One of England’s 15 community forests, the charity is dedicated to bringing people and nature together. This grant, awarded by The Health Lottery Foundation, will specifically support people receiving cardiac rehabilitation from North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Trust. Working in Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire,

As the global push towards a net zero future accelerates, IHEEM is proud to recognise Steven Heape, Chair of IHEEM Environmental Sustainability Advisory Platform, as he marks a decade of volunteering at the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. https://www.iheem.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Steven-Heape-interview.mp4

Whether it’s driving a team or influencing outcomes as an individual contributor, the programme has been designed to develop the strategic thinking needed to raise the profile of workplace and facilities management. It said it will equip learners to move the profession beyond day-to-day operations. Through independent study, guided activities and tutor-led workshops, the programme

The change in leadership will take place from 1 September 2025. The company will now be known as AnalytiChem UK. Andy Whittard was Cherwell’s MD for over 20 years, and he has worked at the company for 36 years. Stuart Hall joined Cherwell in 2021, having worked within a range of manufacturing and service focused

Coughs, chest tightness, wheezing and nasal allergies were all reported by the workers studied by a team working for the Health and Safety Executive. Research findings were published in the latest issue of the Society of Occupational Medicine’s journal Occupational Medicine. The team based at the HSE Science and Research Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire, with

The project was granted £2.4 m from NHS England, via the national community diagnostic centre (CDC) program with support from NHS Property Services (NHSPS), and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. The renovation was announced to the press following a visit from local MP Anna Turley. The new rooms aim to expand

Sodexo has worked with the Trust for nearly 30 years to deliver catering services, in partnership with Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust. The new contract, which began on 1 April 2025, is valued at £24.8 m and will take the partnership to 33 years by the end

The firm is a surveying and architectural practice that specialises in the design and construction of accessible properties. Kate Sheehan joins the form with 38 years of clinical experience, specialising in accessible housing. Her practice champions adaptations that improve the wellbeing of clients with disabilities through appropriate clinical assessment, design and provision. She presents her

The Trust have created and published its third iteration of their Green Plan, which outlines its strategy for achieving Net Zero and becoming one of the greenest Trust’s in the UK. It said it has significantly reduced its NHS reportable carbon footprint by 36 per cent since monitoring started in 2013/14. The strategic objectives and

The premises for the private clinic was a vacated ground-floor retail unit in a largely residential area of Kingston upon Thames, London. Significant reconfiguration of the internal layout was required to create an optimised environment for the delivery of ophthalmic care, including cataract and minor ophthalmic surgeries. The clinic’s key spaces include three consultation rooms,

This impacts infection control and safety protocols, and mentions ensuring rapid access to medical devices. For the healthcare estates and facilities management industry, these developments within the medical devices sector are significant as they influence the standards, technologies, and compliance measures that shape modern clinical environments. Rob Reid, Deputy director, Innovative Devices, said: “Last month

Last week, Calvin Bailey, MP for Leyton and Wanstead, joined Whipps Cross Hospital chief executive, Dr Amanjit Jhund, and redevelopment director, Alastair Finney, to see these transformations in action. Consultant paediatrician Dr Kausikh Nandi also stopped by to discuss how new facilities will better support children and families. The Trust said: “The visit showcased how

Responding to the briefing, Rebecca Gray, NHS Confederation mental health director, said: “This briefing shines a welcome light on the challenges currently facing crisis and inpatient mental health services and support. “NHS and voluntary, charity and social enterprise (VCSE) providers have worked together to significantly expand crisis provision, including crisis houses and assessment centres, psychiatric

This compares with a total capital spend of £70 m last year. Funding sources include £25.25 m awarded through the Government’s Estates Safety Fund – one of the largest allocations in the scheme intended to address critical infrastructure and safety risks. Sources also include an additional £9 m awarded through the Government’s 2025/26 constitutional standards recovery capital

The Association says the rising number of deaths linked to longer and more intense heatwaves makes this a serious building safety issue with larger parts of the population now vulnerable to heat-related health problems. Researchers from Imperial College London estimated there were 263 excess deaths due to heat in the capital during June alone. BESA’s