The facility will support a more efficient, centralised and sustainable pathology service for acute hospitals, community providers and GP practices across the region. Construction partner Walter Lilly appointed specialist contractor Medical Air Technology (MAT) to design and deliver the facility, drawing on MAT’s experience in high-containment laboratory environments. Initial design concepts were refined by MAT

The redesigned ground floor now features a multi-functional space, including the main reception, outpatient pharmacy, patient advice and liaison service (PALS), a ‘Changing Places’ facility, and a new charity hub. The project forms part of a larger redevelopment programme led by construction consultancy Pulse Consult. Appointed through the South Warwickshire University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  The Trust has granted the charity a ten-year lease to run the facility, which features two rings, punch bags and specialist fitness equipment. The gym builds on growing evidence supporting boxing’s therapeutic value for mental health. Attendees at the launch included Oxleas Chief Executive Dr Ify Okocha, programme participants, and Abena Oppong-Asare MP, who

Conducted in partnership with Siderise and CLT manufacturer KLH, the testing programme provides the ‘first certified solutions for cavity barrier performance in CLT wall and floor applications’. Until now, each CLT project required bespoke fire safety assessments due to the lack of standardised data. The tests took place at Siderise’s Innovation Centre in Maesteg and

Funding from Runnymede Borough Council (part of the Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)) will transform care at St Peter’s Hospital – modernising and expanding the Cardiac Catheter Lab and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to meet growing demand. Delivered in partnership with Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the investment will help create

The company’s Fortress 80 system, used in high-security and complex care settings, provides anti-ligature, anti-climb and anti-contraband protection intended to support privacy and safety. Alongside these functional features, Britplas has developed printed cloaking as an optional addition to reduce the institutional appearance of secure boundaries. The panels can be printed on both sides and retrofitted

IMed Group has appointed Parminder Kalle as its new Chief Commercial Officer. He brings over 20 years of experience across medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), pharma and digital health, combining technical expertise with a proven track record in commercial leadership. In his new role, he will lead IMed Group’s business development and strategic growth

The units were factory-manufactured offsite while MTX demolished parts of the existing Urgent Treatment Centre to make way for the two-storey extension and prepare the site for the next stage in the construction process. Plans for the new facility include nine consulting/examination rooms, a dedicated isolation room, three triage rooms, eye and plaster rooms, and

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Information Management guide positions information as critical infrastructure – essential not only for compliance and operational efficiency but also for strategic assurance, ESG performance and organisational resilience. The guide is authored by Gordon Mitchell, a UK-based expert on technology in WFM, and chair of the IWFM Technology

Published amid growing concern over non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens, NETB 2024/03 recognises the critical role of point-of-use (POU) filters play in protecting vulnerable patients. The guidance sets higher standards for how filters are validated, deployed, and managed, while also recommending a precautionary approach: filters should now be used proactively in very

Security solutions provider Synectics says it is helping NHS hospitals enhance safety, incident response, and operational efficiency through its Synergy platform and AI-powered analytics suite, Synergy Detect. The company says, ‘Hospitals face a unique mix of pressures, including constant public access, high-risk clinical areas, and 24-hour operations across dispersed sites. Many also rely on legacy

He outlines how informed decision-making and innovation-led technologies, such as remote monitoring systems, are helping Rock Compliance to deliver sustainable change.

He reflects on balancing maintenance backlogs with new hospital developments, the benefits of combining innovation, investment, and collaboration, and how IHEEM supports its members in addressing infrastructure, funding, and sustainability challenges.

He highlights early engagement as crucial and says that, although there are many positive moves being made in terms of sustainability, the growing maintenance backlog is a concern. He also emphasises how we can encourage and attract more young people and women into the sector.

She discusses the latest product range on show at the event, the science behind filtration technology, and why staff retention remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges – as well as the steps being taken to address it.