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Kier tops out on mental health hospital on Sussex Coast

A topping out ceremony has been held on the site of the new Combe Valley Hospital being built by Kier Construction

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BBH Awards winners spotlight: Meet the team behind SageTech Medical

In this edition of the BBH Awards winner spotlights, we spoke to our 2024 Best Carbon Reduction Initiative winner,...
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UK gov puts the New Hospital Programme back on track with “realistic timetable”

The Labour government has confirmed in its review that all projects in the New Hospital Programme will be built, but in a new “wave” structure

NHS Trusts in Devon invest in the same EPR system supplier in a move towards unified patient records

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have signed contracts with ERP system supplier, Epic, moving towards a joined-up system in Devon

Laing O'Rourke launches UK’s first modern methods of construction training facility

The first of its kind training centre represents a groundbreaking step in addressing the UK's construction skills shortage and modernising the industry

St Austell Elective Surgical Hub grand opening: A milestone for Cornwall’s healthcare

The highly anticipated St Austell Elective Surgical Hub has officially opened its doors, marking a significant step forward in providing healthcare for residents across Cornwall

The intruder within - why humans are the weakest link in your CNI security chain

Richard Hilson, Head of Sales at Parking Facilities, examines the pitfalls in relying on human intervention in critical national infrastructure (CNI) settings, and the future of biometrics to keep assets, information, and personnel safe

Council green lights UK’s largest kidney units

Plans to build a new kidney facility at St George’s Hospital have been approved by Wandsworth Council

NHS "corridor care": Why is it called a TES and how do we stop it?

'Corridor care', or a temporary escalation spaces (TES), is a term used to describe care done in unconventional spaces when appropriate space is not available. But aside from funnelling funding into the situation, what can be done?

The PSTN switch off: it’s not just about phones

Director and Co-Founder of Crystaline, Kristian Torode, advises how facility and building managers can prepare for the Public Switched Telephone Network switch-off to ensure all digital devices stay connected

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Regulatory

UK expert publishes framework on balancing medical privacy with public health situations

Andrew Harvey, Director of Information Governance at Graphnet Health, explores the delicate balance between maintaining patient confidentiality and the ethical, legal, and practical need to share sensitive medical data in certain circumstances
Infection Control

What is a Legionella "written scheme of control"?

Andy Clews, Senior Consultant and Authorising Engineer (Water), Water Hygiene Centre, walks us through what the Legionella written scheme of control document is and why it exists
Medical Devices

Croydon Hospital introduces new tech to one of the most advanced blood diagnostic facilities in the UK

A new Southeest London Pathology laboratory at Croydon Hospital has transformed the diagnostic facility into one of the most advanced and innovative in the UK
Furniture & Fixtures

Revolutionising elder care through intelligent innovation

Roeland Pelgrims, Co-Founder and CEO of Nobi, discusses how technology can be used in healthcare to aid the aging population
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Digital

London NHS Trust launches new AI initiative

NHS North East London, in collaboration with Health Navigator and UCLPartners, has launched a programme to support those living with long-term health conditions with AI
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

Smart building controls enable carbon reductions and improved patient comfort and care across the NHS

Kas Mohammed, VP Digital Energy, Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, discusses how NHS trusts and large NHS estates can use data and smart monitoring tools to improve building performance and cut emissions, without disrupting patient care
Mental Health

IHP completes build of £41m Hellesdon Hospital wards and gym

The Vinci Construction and Sir Robert McAlpine joint venture has completed new facilities to support mental health patients in Norfolk and Suffolk
Technology

Gov partnership with tech suppliers key to enhancing public services, National Audit Office finds

The National Audit Office has published a new report, Government’s approach to technology suppliers: addressing the challenges
Estates & Facilities

How real estate consultants support health service managers to meet challenges

Demanding requirements for clinical environments and squeezed budgets across the NHS are two of the key challenges for real estate professionals working in the health sector in the experience of property and construction specialists Watts Group
Patient Experience

“Healthcare delivery costs worldwide continue to outpace the development of GDP” says SFS

A new analysis from Siemens Financial Services assesses the widening gap between healthcare resources and healthcare costs, and the role of financing in closing this rift
Design & Build

Morgan Sindall starts work on St Margaret’s Hospital CDC

Morgan Sindall has started preparation work for the construction of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St Margaret’s Hospital

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It’s a win-win for Britplas Recornect partnership

The partnership will give Britplas exclusive rights to the sales of the CoWin product range in the UK with Recornect still providing the installation element of projects...

Four CNIOs review 2024 and look forward to 2025

At the recent Imprivata HealthCon User Forum, held in Manchester, four CNIOs joined Daniel Johnston MRes RN, Director of Clinical Ops International, ACNIO, NHS CSO at...

Vanguard Healthcare Solutions shortlisted for partnership award

The collaboration between Vanguard and South Warwickshire University Trust to establish a surgical hub has been shortlisted for the Best Elective Care Recovery Initiative...

BeaconMedaes completes its second medical pendant project

Providing tailored pendant solutions for optimised clinical environments

Isopod rapid cleanrooms helping life science start-ups and smaller businesses grow

The Guardtech Group’s quick-assembly pods provide a fast, high-quality cleanroom solution

Roving vaccination vehicle supports highest vaccination uptake in South-East

EMS Healthcare's Head of Outreach Development, Laura Nash explores how mobile vaccination clinics are playing a vital role in expanding vaccination services and increasing...

Global recognition: EMS Healthcare secures two finalist spots for prestigious research awards

EMS Healthcare shares: "EMS Healthcare has been shortlisted for two prestigious global clinical research awards, highlighting our commitment to patient-centric practices...

Mobile vaccination unit boosts autumn programme with community clinic launched by Alliance for Better Care

EMS Healthcare is proud to announce a new partnership with Alliance for Better Care, deploying a mobile vaccination clinic across Surrey and Sussex as part of the national...

Is your marketing reaching NHS CIOs and CNIOs?

Discover how to craft the right message for NHS decision-makers with insights from top health tech leaders

Award-winning care: The NHS trust transforming patient safety

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (NTHFT) has taken home the coveted ‘Demonstrating an Impact upon Patient Safety’ award at this year’s Bright Ideas in...

Mobile respiratory units: a solution to alleviate emergency hospital admissions

EMS Healthcare's Head of Outreach Development, Laura Nash reviews the latest findings by Asthma + Lung UK, and shares insights on how EMS Healthcare's mobile solutions can...

Guardtech Group hoping to end golden year with more success at SME National Business Awards

Suffolk contamination control experts looking to add Best Enterprising Business prize to epic 2024 awards haul at glitzy Wembley Stadium showpiece on 6 December

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NHS "corridor care": Why is it called a TES and how do we stop it?

'Corridor care', or a temporary escalation spaces (TES), is a term used to describe care done in unconventional spaces when appropriate space is not available. But aside from...

The PSTN switch off: it’s not just about phones

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Smart building controls enable carbon reductions and improved patient comfort and care across the NHS

Kas Mohammed, VP Digital Energy, Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, discusses how NHS trusts and large NHS estates can use data and smart monitoring tools to improve building...

2025 health tech predictions: Experts' outlook on Labour's first year steering the NHS

Experts from across the health tech spectrum have given their predictions of what 2025 will hold, from AI to interoperability, from cyber security to procurement

Company News

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust improves clinical workflow efficiencies with Imprivata Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has significantly improved clinical workflows and staff satisfaction by implementing Imprivata Enterprise Access Management
NHS trust announces new Chair Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Megan Nurse as its Chair
Archus appoints new CEO Archus Board of Directors has appointed Victoria Head as CEO, effective 1st November 2024
Eddisons boosts valuation team with new Healthcare Valuation Director The property group Eddisons has appointed Kate Deakin as Director of its valuation team
Essity appoints UK and Ireland Commercial Director for Professional Hygiene Essity has appointed Olivia Slater as the new Commercial Director for its Professional Hygiene business unit in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI)
Egress Group appoints new CEO Software company Egress Group has appointed Kieran Hughes as its new CEO to deliver end-to-end data services following the Stalis acquisition
Water Hygiene Centre makes two new appointments The Water Hygiene Centre has appointed Andy Clews, as an Authorising Engineer (Water), alongside Marian Baltaru, who is joining its Legionella risk assessment team
SPARK TSL appoints new Sales Director UK-based telecommunications service provider has appointed David Hawkins as its new Sales Director
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