Birmingham Children’s Hospital has undergone a major redevelopment thanks to an award through NHS England’s ProCure23 framework – a strategic partnership between NHS England and Crown Commercial Service. Key features of the new three-storey clinical building include OTs, a recovery area, and a state-of-the art intraoperative MRI (iMRI) machine, which was funded by the hospital’s

Lee Tebbatt, managing director at Wilo UK, has called for a replacement initiative to ensure health estates have the funds to help the NHS achieve its Net Zero ambitions. Launched in 2020, the PSDS provided over £3.5bn in grants for public sector bodies to invest in heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures over a five-year

The project will enable Kingston Health Practice to relocate into the health centre, expanding from 8 to 10 clinical rooms and delivering over 13,000 additional primary care appointments each year. The move supports the shift towards preventative, community-based care in line with the NHS 10-Year Plan. Community Health Partnerships (CHP), as NHS infrastructure experts, are

The milestone has been reached as Great British Energy (GBE) marks its first year. Building on this momentum, in May, GBE announced a further £25m of funding to support NHS Trusts to install solar panels and battery storage systems, building on the £130m investment delivered through the GBE and NHS solar scheme in 2025/26. The

Located at the heart of the Riverside Sunderland development, the hospital – which will transform eye care services across the North East – will move through a phased transition period, allowing services to be safely transferred ahead of becoming fully operational later in the summer. Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital includes operating theatres, outpatient departments, diagnostic

He brings more than 40 years’ experience in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps (RACHP) to the Association, with a particular focus on supporting the industry’s primary F-Gas register, REFCOM. Gill will also contribute to BESA’s work with government, international organisations, and industry stakeholders, alongside supporting the development of technical guidance and industry best practice

Advanced Foundation Trusts have greater freedom to make decisions, plan services, and accelerate improvements for patients. For Alder Hey, this means building further momentum behind Vision 2030, the Trust’s strategy to create a healthier, happier, and fairer future for children and young people. Alder Hey is one of just six Trusts nationally to gain this

The two-storey CDC is due to open in spring 2027 and will play a vital role in improving access to health services, reducing waiting times across the region by providing more than 120,000 extra health checks each year. It will include an eight-room endoscopy suite and offer X-rays, CT and MRI scans, blood tests, and

With healthcare estate managers facing increasing pressure to reduce operational carbon, new research suggests that a compliance-led approach to sustainability is leaving gaps in building performance. The research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, found that more than half (57 per cent) of building and facilities managers say that they rarely consider sustainability and carbon reduction beyond

Awarded ‘Unlocking Productivity and Efficiency with Digital’ at the HSJ Digital Awards 2026, NHS Open Space was recognised for delivering measurable improvements in how NHS space is accessed, managed, and utilised across the health system. NHS Open Space is a digital space management solution created by NHSPS to make smarter use of healthcare spaces and bring

The renewed agreement has a total value of more than £270m over the next 10 years. Serco has delivered critical services at NNUH for 25 years, providing comprehensive support for the hospital’s daily operations, including contract management, catering, laundry, waste management, security, car parking, and grounds maintenance. Under the contract, Serco will use risk management

The 20,000 square foot site, based at 50 Bank Street, will provide secondary care services including cardiology, urology, orthopaedics, pain and spinal, dental and maxillofacial, breast and gynaecology, ear, nose and throat, as well as carry out minor procedures onsite. Diagnostics facilities including MRI and CT scanners, X-ray, and mammogram will allow patients to transition

The Gold Standard Verification Scheme, developed by Constructing Excellence in collaboration with King’s College London and supported by the government, is designed to improve public sector construction procurement by driving better value, reducing risk, and supporting net zero outcomes. Achieving verification confirms that NHS SBS frameworks align with the 24 recommendations set out in the

A full restoration and refit has been completed, with a particular focus on preventative healthcare, acute admission avoidance, and the needs of older adults. The century-old building has been transformed to meet local community needs, with modernised and extended clinical facilities, including a state-of-the-art diagnostics suite. A newly configured ground floor offers seven GP consulting

To celebrate the final milestone, representatives from Morgan Sindall, and Deputy Mayor of Milton Keynes Paul Trendall, gathered  in May to cut the ribbon and tour the new facility. Delivered through Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, the Oak Wards expansion provides two new 24-bed wards. Each ward features four five-bed bays and four single bedrooms, alongside