The sector is major emitter of carbon – if the global sector were a country, it would be the world’s fifth largest polluter, with the NHS contributing six per cent of the UK’s total carbon footprint. Operating theatres make up as much as 25% of hospitals’ contribution, but three in every four people need surgery

The service is currently delivered from the neighbouring NHS Property Services-owned facility, located on the Mount Gould Hospital estate, a few minutes away from the Mount Gould LCC. Its current home at the Plym Neuro Rehab Unit is a 15-bed inpatient facility for adults with acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological conditions,

Veolia says the installation will produce 1,000 MWh of solar-generated electricity annually, and lower CO2 emissions by 222 tonnes in the first year.  The solar array comprises over 2,412 solar panels across eight canopies covering 400 car parking spaces. The new SCP also includes 10 solar-powered EV charge points for staff use. By covering the

The training specialist said: “With this year coinciding with IHEEM’s 80th anniversary, the week of 9 October became a week of celebrations, networking, and – of course – important conversations and conference sessions delivered by those at the forefront of their fields within estates and facilities. We were proud to sponsor and speak at IHEEM’s

IHEEM’s annual Healthcare Estates gala dinner saw the IHEEM Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Dr PL Yuen, of IHEEM’s Hong Kong Branch. IHEEM CEO, Pete Sellars, said: “Tonight, it is my utmost privilege and honour to present this year’s IHEEM Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given this year to an individual who – since I

SageTech Medical said: “Inhalational anaesthetic gases are vital for putting patients to sleep for operations, but they come with an environmental cost. Approximately 95% of the volatile anaesthetic used during a procedure is released into the atmosphere as highly polluting waste gas.” Bupa says preventing the release and environmental pollution caused by anaesthetic gases is

Taking place throughout October, World Menopause Awareness is an initiative instigated by the International Menopause Society (IMS). It included a World Menopause Awareness Day on 18 October. Its theme was cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of death for women across the developed and developing world. The IMS has published a whitepaper on the subject,

The awards saw Grundon rewarded for its overall commitment to environmental best practice, as well as what it dubs its ‘ground-breaking’ inhaler recycling programme, which is expected to deliver significant carbon savings for the NHS. The judges commented that the service ‘really addresses and solves an issue that hadn’t been tackled before’, and said: “There

The project has been part of the hospital’s wider new build programme, working in partnership with TG Clarke. The Novec fire suppression system, designed and installed by Secure I.T. Environments, included IG55 gas cylinders, combined fire extract and pressure relief vents, detectors, voice sounders, control panels, remote panels, back-up batteries, manual extinguisher release, and extinguishant

The Trust says the £1.1 million project will provide sustainable solar power to the hospital, reducing its reliance on conventional energy sources, and lowering its carbon footprint. The 617 solar panels will reduce carbon emissions by 43.7 tonnes, and save the Trust £75,000, annually, while the electricity generated will reduce the use of grid electricity

The initiative – supported by professional and trade bodies, universities, and environmental groups worldwide – aims to raise awareness of ‘the vital role played by ventilation in supporting people’s health, well-being, and productivity’. The World Health Organization (WHO) says exposure to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is directly linked to 3.8 million premature deaths worldwide

  Speaking at the opening of the Association’s annual conference in London, Claire Curran said the government’s ‘flip flopping’ on Net Zero and infrastructure policy should not be used as an excuse to delay investment that would ‘make buildings work better’. She told delegates: “It makes no difference that the government has got cold feet

The new six-storey, purpose-built and ‘trauma-informed’ space houses the clinic’s intensive day treatment programme, facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, plus meals and dietetic support. It will offer both in-person and online treatments. The original centre on London’s Hallam Street has since become the home of Orri’s new in-person outpatient services. All programmes follow a

When operational, it will be the largest NHS GP practice in the Brent, serving up to 25,000 patients. The space is being delivered by on the ground floor of the recently opened ‘Repton Gardens’ residential development, in agreement with Brent Council. The 11,000 ft2 surgery will significantly increase patient capacity in the area, providing a

Founded in 2005, Accuro provides FM services to clients across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the North of England, with a portfolio of successful long-term contracts mostly within the healthcare sector. More recently, it has diversified into the education sector, with a focus on cleaning services. The acquisition is OCS’s first since it merged with