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NHS National Rehabilitation Centre announces cycling collaboration
As part of the collaboration, designed to enable patients with life-changing illnesses and injuries to discover a new sport and benefit their recovery journey, ICE Trikes has gifted three hand cycles and three adaptive trikes exclusively for patient use at the NRC. In addition, a dedicated British Cycling Rehabilitation Coach will be based at the
Reinsberg Group acquires Schaerer Medical Schweiz
The move will establish a direct presence for the Reinsberg Group in the Swiss market. Jan Izák, chairman of the Board of Reinsberg Group, said: “Schaerer Medical represents exactly the type of company we want to add to the Reinsberg Group portfolio. It is an established European manufacturer with in-house development capabilities, strong know-how, and
Asbestos decontamination specialist switches to solar power
The UK-wide specialist in the removal and remediation of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) developed the technology in partnership with fellow Coleshill firm D G Electrical Services, switching its entire fleet of 19 Decontamination Units (DCUs) away from mains electricity. The DCUs provide a controlled environment in which workers decontaminate themselves and their respiratory protective equipment
Safer maintenance access walkway installed at Frimley Park Hospital
Pilbeam worked with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust to design, manufacture, and install the new designated load-bearing platform for the £796k project. The contractor also removed and adapted the existing walkway, adjusted building services, and completed a phased installation of new walkway sections across multiple roof zones at the hospital. Working in partnership with Johnson
Engineering & Estates Management graduate training announced
This innovative programme is designed for graduates who want to combine their engineering expertise with leadership development while making a real difference to patient care across the NHS. Trainees will gain experience in operational estates management, engineering compliance, infrastructure projects, sustainability initiatives, and healthcare engineering systems that keep NHS services running safely and effectively. The
Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre opens in Somerset
The centre was developed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as part of its long-standing managed service partnership with Ergéa UK, and forms part of a national programme to increase diagnostic capacity, support earlier diagnosis, and reduce waiting times for patients. Offering MRI and CT capacity, as well as Somerset’s first urology investigation unit, the centre
Transformation for Summerfield Primary Care Centre
The project will repurpose former dental space to support the delivery of respiratory and diabetes community services by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The development will provide an extra 41,000 patient appointments each year, helping to meet rising local demand and increasing local capacity for community-based health care as part of the government’s Neighbourhood
Perega delivers PRUH Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre
The two-storey, reinforced concrete (RC) frame facility expands King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s specialist diagnostic capacity. Perega provided structural and civil engineering services, working with architect Gilling Dod and contractor Kier. The project team managed specific technical requirements to accommodate the heavy clinical equipment. Key technical considerations included the design of the first-floor slab
Work begins on Nottingham addiction treatment facility
The new treatment clinic, being delivered on behalf of Delamere Health, will provide specialist care to people experiencing addiction and will comprise 32 residential rooms with supporting treatment spaces, communal areas, landscaped courtyards, and therapy gardens. The facility, which is being constructed on the site of the former Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue HQ in Bestwood,
BCIA launches new BEMS Delivery Framework
The framework is designed to tackle inconsistent specification and create a clearer, more consistent approach to the delivery of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS). Authored by Christopher Kelly CEng Beng MCIBSE, the framework has been developed by the BCIA’s Technical Working Group. It establishes a common language for defining the level of building controls functionality
Morgan Sindall Construction to build Thornbury Health Centre
Appointed by South Gloucestershire Council through the Southern Construction Framework, the £16.9m facility on the former Thornbury hospital site will provide a new home for Severn View Family Practice and Streamside Surgery. The development – due to complete by the end of summer 2027 – will provide 24 consulting rooms, three treatment rooms, and two
Digital transformation for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
A growing rollout of speech recognition technology from provider Lexacom is already delivering measurable results, with thousands of hours of staff time saved and further innovation planned through ambient AI and mobile documentation. Through user surveys and adoption data, the Trust has calculated that, so far, the rollout has saved more than 15,000 hours of
CHP investment unlocks extra primary care appointments in Doncaster
The investment – part of Wave One of the NHS Neighbourhood Rebuild Programme – will provide five clinical rooms for the Conisbrough Group Practice. As one of 16 NHS LIFT buildings included in Wave One, the project will make better use of existing space to support growing demand across the local community. Completion expected in
New Brocklebank Health Centre opened by Mayor
The new three-storey health centre has been developed as part of the wider Atheldene regeneration programme with NHS South West London, NHS Property Services, Brocklebank Group Practice, and Wandsworth Council. It brings together community dental services provided by King’s College Hospital, community health services provided by Central London Community Healthcare, and podiatry services provided by Cora