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Mackinnon appointed Design lead at P+HS

The firm said: “Martha Mackinnon has shown her passion for every aspect of building design since she joined P+HS Architects almost 10 years ago. Whether it’s a tiny break-out space, or a £40 m hospital, Martha brings equal ambition to every project, evidenced in some of her award-winning work at Foss Park  (a new mental

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Jun

Acute ‘virtual ward’ enables patients to receive care safely at home

Up to 20 patients per day with conditions including heart failure, infection, respiratory diseases, and stroke, are choosing to join the NW Anglia FT Acute service under the care of a consultant-led clinical team. Inhealthcare designed the technology-enabled service together with clinicians from the Trust, and provides the remote monitoring platform. The service offers patients

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Jun

Webinar to focus on healthcare sector fire safety compliance

Titled ‘Digitising fire safety compliance in healthcare estates’, and taking place at 11.00 am, the webinar will be presented by Tom Ford, Honeywell National Business Development Manager – Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS), in the UK & Ireland. Alongside highlighting the key steps that healthcare estates personnel need to take to comply with and indeed

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Jun

First diggers on site for the new Rob Burrow Centre

It was Rob’s wish, supported by the family, to mark this significant milestone. The event was attended by many of the project’s supporters – including clinical staff, fundraisers, architects, patients, and their families, Rob’s parents and sisters, and Kevin Sinfield. With the build expected to take around a year, work has now started. Leeds Hospitals

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Jun

Carbon-saving reusable sharps container service launched

The service, developed in partnership with Inpress Precision, a specialist manufacturer for the medical and healthcare sector, uses Sharpak Zero reusable containers. These save an average 87% of the carbon used within the lifetime of a container, thereby preventing millions of single-use containers being disposed of annually. A recent trial at Hammersmith Hospital, part of

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Jun

Heart attacks in artist’s forties inspired St Peter’s artwork

Recently, artist and writer with lived experience, Jeff Schmidt, whose series of heart attacks in his forties inspired his work, unveiled a piece of artwork he created for the Department which includes a vinyl and a Kintsukuroi-inspired ceramic heart, once broken then repaired with gold. The artwork was commissioned with funding from ICDC Surrey –

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Jun

Wireless access control highlighted in RIBA-approved CPD training programme

It says the initiative aims to provide architects and building professionals with ‘comprehensive knowledge and insights into the latest advancements in security technology’. Abloy UK explained: “The comprehensive CPD training programme addresses the increasing demand for wireless access control solutions. Drawing insights from the latest industry research, including the annual Wireless Access Control Report, the

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Jun

BAM appointed on North Devon hospital redevelopment scheme

Known as ‘Our Future Hospital’, the project will upgrade facilities for both  staff and patients, so the Trust can deliver more modern, integrated healthcare which meets local people’s current and future needs. The redevelopment is part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme. Phase one will see the redevelopment of staff accommodation. The Trust says this

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Jun

UK engineering profession launches policy priorities

In the document ‘Engineering a resilient and prosperous future: policy priorities for the next UK parliament’, the engineering profession is calling for the next government ‘to be bold, and take a holistic, long-term approach to tackling complex challenges and building sustainable economic growth, helping to improve people’s lives’. Engineering experts from 42 professional engineering organisations

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Jun

New Wembley Park GP ‘super surgery’ is North West London’s largest

The new space, three times’ larger than the previous premises, is operated by Wembley Park Medical Centre, which is re-locating from Wembley Park Drive to Humphry Repton Lane close to Olympic Way and Boxpark Wembley, a 10-minute walk from the old premises.  The build has created what Quintain dubs ‘state-of-the-art’ general practice medical spaces –

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Jun

COVER STORY: Starkstrom reports ‘considerable growth’ in demand

Products manufactured in its factory ‘support the UK economy by maintaining and creating local jobs’. It said: “High-quality manufacturing to international standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 13485), and compliance with BS EN 1090, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality, and reassure our customers that our design and technical packages – with formal drawing approval prior

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Jun

Next weeks’ webinar will highlight UPS systems’ critical role

Kohler Uninterruptible Power explained: “With growing restrictions on generators, the use of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in healthcare buildings to support life safety equipment is becoming increasingly important. In the event of a power outage, a UPS system provides a reliable power source to critical building systems such as evacuation lifts and emergency lighting,

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Jun

Vernacare secures research funding from Manchester’s Henry Royce Institute

As part of the continuous development of its single-use wash bowls, manufactured from 100% recycled materials, a six-month research project at the Henry Royce Institute’s Sustainable Materials Innovation (SMI) Hub will investigate the role of polyfluoroalkyl substances in detergent proofing, and perform a comprehensive exploration of alternative, ‘more environmentally-friendly’, detergent-proofing additives. Vernacare has secured funding

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Jun

Gardens giving men the tools to grow their mental and physical strength.

The campaign supports Men’s Health Week 2024, taking place from 10-16 June (#menshealthweek #plantsNOTpressure). Thrive says studies show gardening and time in nature can have a significant role in keeping us emotionally, psychologically, and physically healthy, and is encouraging men to get involved by spreading the word about green benefits, and to get outside to

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Jun

BDP appoints new head of its Bristol studio

The firm said: “ With more than a decade of experience designing buildings and spaces in Bristol, the South West, and Wales, Akshay is passionate about improving the built environment in the region. He is committed to delivering sustainable spaces that create a sense of community and wellbeing designed with end-users in mind.” Having joined

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Jun
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