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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

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Enter the 2025 BBH Awards: Celebrate your impact in healthcare

The Building Better Healthcare Awards are back another year with 20 different categories for you to enter. If you have worked on a project that has significantly impacted the...
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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

Meeting budget and safety demands: The role of pbv mixers in healthcare environments

Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Ideal Standard UK and Armitage Shanks, explains how pressure‑balanced valve (PBV) mixer taps can help UK healthcare providers, especially the NHS, cope with rising costs, staff shortages, and strict water‑safety rules

Hospitals left in limbo: why maintenance must take priority amid delayed NHS rebuilds

John Calder, Technical Director at Dura Pump, highlights the urgent need for NHS hospitals to prioritise maintenance, especially of pump systems, as delays in rebuilding mean many outdated hospitals must remain in use until at least 2037

Energy saving vs Legionella risk

Andy Clews, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre, discusses how to approach sustainable and efficient hot water system design and use, mainly in large buildings or facilities, in a rational, risk-based, and environmentally conscious way

MHRA and hospital DNA sequencing breakthrough speeds up infection diagnosis

In a UK-first, the MHRA and Barts Health NHS Trust have developed an onsite DNA sequencing approach to help hospitals diagnose bacterial infections more quickly and accurately

Water Safety Forum explores challenges and opportunities for sustainable water use in NHS

Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Ideal Standard UK and Armitage Shanks, discusses the sustainability issues facing water use in the NHS

Water coolers in healthcare environments

Peter Gunn, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre discusses why adequate hydration indoors is necessary for all throughout the year

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

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Addressing water pressure challenges in hospitals

Ross Calder, Director at Dura Pump, discusses the role of modern pump booster technology in addressing the challenges of water pressure in hospitals

Pump expert shares top maintenance tips for hospitals this winter

John Calder, Technical Director at Dura Pump, has drawn on his 15-plus years of experience to share his top maintenance tips to help hospitals minimise downtime and any interruptions this winter

Hygenius achieves Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for its infection control furniture

The furniture fixtures and equipment specialist for healthcare environments has achieved the Environmental Product Declaration certification for its infection control furniture

How UV-C disinfection tech can enhance safety and sustainability in the NHS

Can implementing UV-C disinfection for surgical equipment help improve both patient outcomes and sustainability goals? Daan Hoek from UV Smart discusses

Serco retains facility management contract with Forth Valley Royal Hospital

The public services provider has retained a contract to continue to provide Soft Facility Management services to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for the next seven years

Fighting airborne threats: The role of air sampling and bioaerosols in the post-pandemic era

David Zaborowski, Group Marketing Manager at laboratory equipment supplier, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, explores what bioaerosols are and the methods being used to sample the air for potential pathogens

I have a positive Legionella count: What do I do?

Peter Gunn, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre discusses managing Legionella positive sample results

UV Smart launches UV-C disinfection tech in UK hospitals

UV Smart is in advanced talks with several NHS Trusts to launch its UV-C disinfection tech in UK hospitals following successful trials

Anti-microbial resistance research: Search begins for architect to design Fleming Centre

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the Royal Institute of British Architects have launched a design competition for the new Fleming Centre building at St Mary’s Hospital

Hand sanitiser standards: MSL introduces EN 17430 testing service

MSL Solution Providers has added a testing service method for suppliers manufacturing hand sanitiser

Specialist Door Solutions launches healthcare-focused Clariglide sliding doorset

The specialist healthcare doorset manufacturer SDS has released Clariglide, a fully glazed sliding door specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the UK healthcare sector

Light-activated antimicrobial technology is available on NHS Supply Chain for the first time

NHS Supply Chain has made Steriwave's nasal photo-disinfection, light-activated antimicrobial technology available to prevent hospital infections for the first time

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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’s ‘full life cycle’ approach offering cleanroom facility protection from start to finish

Suffolk-based contamination control specialists’ holistic cleanroom installation programmes boast comprehensive maintenance and decontamination aftercare packages

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...

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...

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

Cleancube multi: Guardtech’s container facilities support NHS aseptic pharmacies

Award-winning mobile cleanrooms offer fast, flexible solutions for facility upgrades

Guardtech Group wins fourth award in two months for Cleancube innovation

National Building Construction Awards recognize groundbreaking shipping container facilities

Give your cleanroom the TLC it needs with Guardtech’s first-class decontamination programmes and elite furniture fit-outs

The Guardtech Group are urging clients to ensure their controlled environments are free of contamination and fully equipped to deliver the best results

Vale Secure launches new Vale Window System U for mental healthcare settings

The new Vale Window System U is the latest product launch of Vale Secure for the mental healthcare industry

Imprivata digital identity solutions accelerated COVID-19 vaccine delivery

Company’s single-sign-on and identity governance solutions helped Northern Ireland Public Health Service onboard 500 personnel in under 25 minutes to operationalise...

DAM Healthcare reduces waiting room germs with SteraSpace air sanitisation units

Live trials show 89.23% reduction in bacteria levels after 14 days

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