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St Mary’s unveils latest designs for 800-bed hospital and expanded life sciences campus

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has unveiled updated designs for an 800-bed hospital in Paddington, with a third public consultation now underway ahead of a planned planning application in spring 2027

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St Mary’s unveils latest designs for 800-bed hospital and expanded life sciences campus

Recognition, insight and celebration: What to expect at this year's BBH Awards

Recognition, insight and celebration: What to expect at this year's BBH Awards

Final tickets remain: Secure yours and discover key NHS insights, network with industry leaders and celebrate the UK's most innovative healthcare projects
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NHS CDC programme: What happened in September?

NHS CDC programme: What happened in September?

Building Better Healthcare has rounded up the latest construction, opening and development updates from September 2026 for the NHS’s Community Diagnostic Centre programme
Hunters completes Glyn Ward refurbishment at Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Hunters completes Glyn Ward refurbishment at Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

The architectural and building consultant has finished the first-floor refurbishment at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability in Putney, while retaining the historic features of the Grade II-listed building
Imperial College Healthcare announces £600m investment across London hospitals

Imperial College Healthcare announces £600m investment across London hospitals

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is to invest more than £600m over the next five years in clinical facilities, equipment and maintenance across its north-west London hospitals
Planning changes approved for £100m Dorset County Hospital redevelopment

Planning changes approved for £100m Dorset County Hospital redevelopment

Dorset Council has approved changes to the design of Dorset County Hospital’s new emergency and critical care building, including revisions to its link corridor, rooftop services and landscaping
Bath begins construction on £12m modular Urgent Treatment Centre

Bath begins construction on £12m modular Urgent Treatment Centre

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has started construction on a new UTC at Royal United Hospitals Bath, with the facility due to open in late December
Walton Hospital opens £7.5m expansion of CDC

Walton Hospital opens £7.5m expansion of CDC

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Derbyshire Community Health Services have opened an expanded community diagnostic centre, adding CT, MRI, DEXA scanning and children’s audiology services
Leicester Hospitals begins £5m aseptic pharmacy construction

Leicester Hospitals begins £5m aseptic pharmacy construction

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has begun construction of a new facility that will expand on-site production of sterile cancer medicines and support clinical research, with completion expected in early 2028
Mölnlycke to separate surgical solutions business in 2027

Mölnlycke to separate surgical solutions business in 2027

The global medical technology company will split its Operating Room Solutions and Gloves businesses into a standalone company, retaining its Wound Care and Antiseptics operations

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£20m expansion in the works for Seacroft CDC in Leeds

£20m expansion in the works for Seacroft CDC in Leeds

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has unveiled plans to expand Seacroft Community Diagnostic Centre, adding two MRI scanners and new diagnostic and treatment facilities, with construction due to start in early 2027
National Longevity Clinic opens on Harley Street with additional Richmond site

National Longevity Clinic opens on Harley Street with additional Richmond site

A private clinic has opened in London to provide multidisciplinary preventative healthcare, combining medical consultations, specialist services and diagnostic testing
Hinchingbrooke Hospital redevelopment moves forward with six-hectare land deal

Hinchingbrooke Hospital redevelopment moves forward with six-hectare land deal

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to acquire six hectares of land to support infrastructure works for the new hospital, with Kier appointed as construction partner through the NHP
Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures joins Neighbourhood Health Forum

Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures joins Neighbourhood Health Forum

The development, investment, and project finance arm of the British construction company becomes the 15th member of the private sector group supporting neighbourhood health infrastructure delivery
NHS Property Services opens Sleaford Street Health Centre in Battersea

NHS Property Services opens Sleaford Street Health Centre in Battersea

NHSPS has delivered a 1,868 sqm health centre in Battersea, providing 22 consulting rooms and treatment spaces for GP and community healthcare services
Llantrisant Health Park to expand with £121m orthopaedic hub

Llantrisant Health Park to expand with £121m orthopaedic hub

Construction is due to begin this month on an orthopaedic hub at Llantrisant Health Park, with the new facility set to provide six operating theatres, 54 beds and capacity for around 3,000 procedures a year
Read Construction begins work on £4m Hawthorn Medical Centre in Manchester

Read Construction begins work on £4m Hawthorn Medical Centre in Manchester

The construction company has started construction of the new Hawthorn Medical Centre in Manchester for NHS Property Services, with Gilling Dod leading the design and a wider project team including Curtins, Silcock Leedham and Modero
Project Genesis begins £4m site works ahead of new Shotley Bridge Hospital construction

Project Genesis begins £4m site works ahead of new Shotley Bridge Hospital construction

The developer has started a 12-month programme of land remediation and enabling works at the Derwent View site, with construction of the new Shotley Bridge Community hospital expected to begin in 2027
Queen Elizabeth Hospital tenders £6.5m contract for final RAAC safety works

Queen Elizabeth Hospital tenders £6.5m contract for final RAAC safety works

The King’s Lynn Hospital is seeking a contractor for roof re-covering and additional structural supports as it enters the final phase of its RAAC failsafe programme
Torbay Hospital secures further £1.8m government funding for fire safety works

Torbay Hospital secures further £1.8m government funding for fire safety works

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has received a capital award to fund fire safety improvements to the hospital’s Tower Block ahead of a replacement hospital planned for 2032–35
OneMedical Property gets greenlight for £3.5m Enderby medical centre

OneMedical Property gets greenlight for £3.5m Enderby medical centre

Designed by Alessandro Caruso Architects, a two-storey facility will replace the existing GP surgery on Shortridge Lane and provide 13 consulting rooms, a pharmacy and parking for 36 vehicles

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Made for Living: What makes a better community mental health space?

Made for Living: What makes a better community mental health space?

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Guardtech donate to golf day fundraiser to cap off a series of donations close to business’ heart

Guardtech donate to golf day fundraiser to cap off a series of donations close to business’ heart

The East Anglian cleanroom construction specialists have donated £440 towards the Sarcoma UK Golf Day fundraiser as the latest instalment of their ongoing Charity...
Guardtech set to close out summer with red-hot awards streak triple header

Guardtech set to close out summer with red-hot awards streak triple header

The East Anglian contamination control specialists are shortlisted for honours at the Pharma Industry Awards, National Building & Construction Awards and Bury Free Press...
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Reinsberg Group expands operating table offering with Schaerer Medical acquisition

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Guardtech accelerate automotive cleanroom provision to ensure clients stay in pole position

Guardtech accelerate automotive cleanroom provision to ensure clients stay in pole position

The contamination control specialists' adaptable portfolio is helping everyone from Formula One innovators to automotive manufacturers and advanced spray finishing...
Designing for the senses: Why neurodiversity-informed spaces benefit everyone

Designing for the senses: Why neurodiversity-informed spaces benefit everyone

How sensory informed design can create calmer, safer and more therapeutic healthcare environments
Guardtech helps aerospace applications reach for the stars with advanced cleanroom solutions

Guardtech helps aerospace applications reach for the stars with advanced cleanroom solutions

Contamination control specialists deliver tailored cleanroom environments to support the future of aerospace manufacturing
Polar NE secure NHS contract on ‘completely unique’ £65m hospital project

Polar NE secure NHS contract on ‘completely unique’ £65m hospital project

A window and door specialist has secured a major new contract to help construct a £65m NHS mental health hospital
Work begins on new research facility at Devon Partnership NHS Trust's Wonford House site

Work begins on new research facility at Devon Partnership NHS Trust's Wonford House site

Modular construction will accelerate delivery of pioneering research facility supporting the development of new mental health treatments
Ultrafabrics expands Uf Select for healthcare interiors

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Precision matters: Guardtech and DryR leading the way for controlled environment provision when things get seriously tight

Precision matters: Guardtech and DryR leading the way for controlled environment provision when things get seriously tight

East Anglian contamination control specialists Guardtech are collaborating with dry room experts DryR to strengthen their overall delivery of advanced cleanroom and dry...
Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives

Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives

The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists have pledged £1,000 in shirt sponsorship funds to support children’s cancer charity Be More Fab

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