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First 24/7 mental health centre opens under NHS 10-year plan

The Barnsley Street centre in Bethnal Green is the first of six new hubs set to provide integrated mental health, housing, and employment support under one roof, with no referral needed

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Enter the 2025 BBH Awards

The Building Better Healthcare Awards are back another year with 20 different categories for you to enter. If you...
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Construction begins on new MRI facility at Andover War Memorial Hospital

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated the build of the new imaging suite to expand diagnostic capacity at the Andover Community Diagnostic Centre

Premier Modular and P+HS Architects lead delivery of new endoscopy centre at Poole Hospital

The Trust has planned the build of the new modular facility to expand diagnostic capacity and improve patient care, forming part of a wider investment in Community Diagnostic Centres across Dorset

Chief AI Officer: A role the NHS doesn’t need?

Paul Wye, Head of AI at Answer Digital, discusses the growing importance of AI in healthcare, specifically whether NHS Trusts should appoint Chief AI Officers or take a different approach

Morgan Sindall marks milestone at £50m Harrogate hospital build

UK-based construction firm Morgan Sindall has marked a steelwork milestone at the surgery and imaging centre build

New £2m breast care centre opens at Frimley Park Hospital extension

The project has been delivered by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Frimley Park Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, and Heatherwood Hospital

Planning approval granted for Peterborough Community Diagnostic Centre

Set to open in 2026, the new facility has been initiated to provide a wide range of diagnostic services in a central, accessible location to help ease pressure on hospital services and reduce patient waiting times

National procurement policy statement: What healthcare bodies need to know

The Government’s policy statement guiding procurement reforms has landed. Jan Cumming, Legal Director, and Viney Jhalley, Associate, at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explain the key points for healthcare organisations and suppliers
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Gov 10-year health plan commits to financial reform amid rising deficits

The new plan grants NHS trusts more financial control and aims for 3% funding growth with 2% productivity gains, but lacks clear details on capital investments and financial sustainability

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Regulatory

World Health Assembly adopts landmark pandemic agreement

Following over three years of global negotiation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Assembly has agreed a new international framework aimed at improving equitable access to essential health products and strengthening coordination for future pandemic preparedness and response
Infection Control

New report calls for urgent overhaul of hospital design to combat healthcare infections

A new cross-sector taskforce has been launched to address systemic design failings in healthcare environments and embed infection prevention measures into future hospital projects
Medical Devices

£17m radiotherapy centre opens in Milton Keynes with Ergéa-enabled technology

The new facility, delivered through a partnership between Oxford University Hospitals and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust, features the area’s first TrueBeam Linear Accelerator
Furniture & Fixtures

Teknomek launches UN3291-certified medical transport cart in new partnership with Hupfer

New to the UK market, the partnership has launched hygienic transport trolleys designed to support sterile services departments and healthcare facilities in meeting stringent infection control and clinical waste transport standards
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Digital

Researcher Sabine van der Veer: Integrating independent app data with EHRs

Health informatics expert van der Veer talks about the challenges and results of taking an app that gets self-reporting data from patients and integrating it into regional electronic health records, as well as using a national NHS login
Social Care

Alsico and Care England for menopause support in UK care sector

Alsico and Care England have teamed to drive improvements in menopause support throughout the UK care sector
Sustainability

Bouygues UK tops out new £80m all-electric ambulatory diagnostic centre

The construction expert has topped out on the all-electric facility that will expand diagnostic and treatment services for cancer, renal conditions, and imaging
Mental Health

Design in Mental Health 2025 review: A much-needed reminder

A look at who attended this year’s DIMH conference and a review of what you missed at the annual event for those building and operating mental health facilities
Technology

Non-profit launches new innovation hub for interiors sector

FIS has launched the new online platform to bring together the latest product innovations, digital tools, and sustainable solutions for the finishes and interiors sector
Estates & Facilities

£1.6m psychiatric ICU refurbishment finishes at Belvoir Ward after 6 months

Patients with some of the greatest mental health needs have now returned to the ward in Leicester following a refurbishment by Tilbury Douglas
Patient Experience

EXCLUSIVE: Christina Riley on building hospitals and breaking barriers

From operating theatres to industry advocacy, Christina Riley shares why inclusive culture is the foundation for construction needs
Design & Build

Crown Paints launches report championing inclusive design for neurodiversity

New research from the paint brand has highlighted both growing awareness and knowledge gaps around designing for neurodivergent needs, calling for greater collaboration between architects, specifiers, and end users

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Navigating sustainability regulations in the PPE sector

Working towards safer, more sustainable PPE without compromising on compliance

Carrier announces new parts distributor partnership in Ireland

Carrier Commercial HVAC UK has appointed Viridus Energy as a new distributor in Ireland to offer the full range of Carrier CHVAC spare parts

Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms – the elite modular systems saving your host building from unwanted modifications

Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists the Guardtech Group have the perfect modular solution for clients who need to keep their host rooms intact

Shropshire’s Darwin Group fires up fundraising for Severn Hospice

The 20-strong crew of ‘Dar-Winners’ are raising funds for a much-loved local charity, Severn Hospice

Beyond the hire: how rental solutions fuel business resilience

By Russell Boswell-Munday, Sales Director, Carrier Rental Systems UK&I and John Gallagher-Worthington, Sales Director, SLD Pumps and Power, both Carrier companies

Darwin Group supports new business - Momentm Health

Darwin Group supports new business - Momentm Health - with diagnostic and therapeutic services

Celebrating a long-term collaboration between UHB and Vanguard Healthcare Solutions

Vanguard Healthcare Solutions is proud to reflect on its long-standing partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), a collaboration that has spanned nearly six...

BHM group expands Reinsberg Group with acquisition of German X-ray systems manufacturer PROTEC

Reinsberg Group, the medical technology holding owned by investment firm BHM group, has completed the acquisition of PROTEC, a German developer and manufacturer of X-ray...

FMS agrees strategic partnership with UV Medico

FMS agrees strategic partnership with UV Medico to supply cutting-edge Far-UVC (UV222) decontamination solutions in the UK

Guardtech Group set for Suffolk Business Awards showcase to kick off trio of events

The Haverhill-based contamination control specialists are up for the Large Business of the Year prize next month before setting their sights on two more awards later in...

Tim Robertson shares insights on Vanguard's flexible healthcare infrastructure

In a recent discussion, Robertson shed light on the benefits of operating in Vanguard's mobile theatre, set up as an elective hub

Warrington and Halton Diagnostics Centre officially opens at Halton Hospital

A new multi-million pound diagnostics centre to help diagnose and treat a range of health conditions while improving waiting times for Warrington and Halton residents has...

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Researcher Sabine van der Veer: Integrating independent app data with EHRs

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Rapid refurbishment at Queen’s Hospital, Romford

David Bailey Furniture, together with Millane Contract Services, delivered a fast-turnaround refurbishment project at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, focusing on the enhancement...

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A look at who attended this year’s DIMH conference and a review of what you missed at the annual event for those building and operating mental health facilities

Investment in the NHS must prioritise new tech

Dr Anas Nader, co-founder and CEO, Patchwork Health, discusses the significant challenges faced by NHS healthcare staff due to outdated IT equipment and infrastructure

Company News

Former Tilbury Douglas CEO to become CIOB President CIOB changes its President annually in June, with Paul Gandy replacing Mike Kagioglou for 2025-2026
BDP design practice appoints Head for its Birmingham studio Max Martin has been appointed as the new head of BDP’s Birmingham studio, taking over from Dan Smyth as the city prepares for a decade of transformative development
NHS Advisory Board for Procurement and Supply appoints new Chair NHS Supply Chain has announced the appointment of Joe Harrison CBE as the new Chair of the NHS Customer Board for Procurement and Supply, effective immediately
Dr Jason Broch joins the Highland Marketing advisory board Leeds GP and CCIO will bring an important primary care perspective to the leading health tech agency’s panel of NHS IT professionals and industry experts
Ellab appoints new CEO Ellab has appointed Gergely Sved as its new CEO
Community Health Partnerships appoints new Chief Property Officer The health and social care facility provider has appointed Stephen Talboys as Chief Property Officer
Stalis appoints Chief Commercial Officer Stalis has appointed a Chief Commercial Officer to respond to growing data opportunities in health tech
CBRE names Sarah Livingston as Head of UK Healthcare Sector Global real estate advisor CBRE has appointed Sarah Livingston as Head of its UK Healthcare sector, effective immediately
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