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Morgan Sindall partnership offers construction careers pathway for young people in Bury

The construction firm has provided a third cohort of young people with a 12-week programme that includes hands-on construction experience in a live environment

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Backing the future of healthcare: Darwin Group returns as headline sponsor

Darwin Group confirms third year as headline sponsor of the Building Better Healthcare Awards
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Work begins on £21m medical simulation centre in Birmingham

The University of Birmingham has begun work on a £21m Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills, offering students immersive learning in simulated hospital, operating theatre and community care settings

Emily Siddon Building opens in Huddersfield with CDC and specialist teaching facilities

The University of Huddersfield has opened the Emily Siddon Building on its National Health Innovation Campus for patients and healthcare students

£4.2m research hub and eye hospital in Sunderland nears completion

Sunderland is set to become a centre of excellence for eye health and wider disease research as work progresses on two major NHS-led development

Newcastle Hospital secures approval for £30m Sir Bobby Robson cancer research hub

Planning approval has been granted for a cancer research institute at Freeman Hospital

National Rehabilitation Centre to open “soon”

A £105m NHS National Rehabilitation Centre will open in Nottinghamshire to provide rehabilitation services, featuring a robotic suite and Europe’s first 360-degree hoist

G&H opens new apprentice training facility to strengthen MEP skills for healthcare projects

MEP service provider has opened an apprentice training facility in Leeds to support projects across hospital estates and other critical infrastructure

Intuitive opens UK’s largest robotic-surgery training centre in Reading

The biotechnology company, Intuitive Surgical, has opened a 21,000 sqft facility to serve as largest training centre in UK for robotic-assisted surgery

Second advanced MRI scanner for Charing Cross Hospital

Charing Cross Hospital is set to be a reference centre for the model, which will ensure ongoing software updates and training for staff

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Training gaps threaten Procurement Act rollout in healthcare

A lack of awareness and confidence among senior healthcare leaders could undermine efforts to implement the new Procurement Act, according to new research

Improving equality, diversity and inclusion in construction: How clients can play their part

Mark Harrison, Head of EDI Transformation at the Chartered Institute of Building, discusses how improving equality, diversity, and inclusion across the construction industry is the key to tackling the skills shortage

King’s Lynn hospital achieves official teaching designation

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been formally recognised for its long-standing commitment to clinical education, research, and workforce development, joining a regional group of university hospitals across Norfolk and Waveney

BDP secures planning approval for major healthcare training centre in Birmingham

The Manchester-headquartered architect practice will deliver a major new simulated surgical and clinical training centre for the University of Birmingham

New £50m research centre to advance brain stimulation therapies

A long-term UK collaboration between universities, NHS partners, and industry will focus on developing implantable and wearable devices to improve movement, memory, and seizure control in people with neurological conditions

University of Brighton students unveil healthcare focused designs at annual show

Innovative projects from University of Brighton students address critical issues such as medical device safety, accessible design, and wellbeing-focused healthcare environments

Construction risks losing future talent without more apprenticeships, says Seddon

Seddon has warned that thousands of eager construction apprentices risk being lost to other sectors unless more employers offer training opportunities, after receiving 2,694 applications for just 20 roles in its latest recruitment round

Government unveils major skills reform to boost construction workforce and healthcare support

The £3 billion apprenticeship budget and new training programmes will target key trades such as bricklaying and carpentry, while expanding healthcare support roles to meet urgent sector demands

Kier breaks ground on £54m Salford University’s health building

Kier has begun construction on the University of Salford’s £54m health and wellbeing building

ProCure23’s Helen Sturdy discusses leadership, innovation, and women in healthcare construction

This International Women’s Day, Helen Sturdy, National Head of Construction at NHS England and the P23 Framework, shares with Building Building Healthcare her journey and insights on healthcare infrastructure and her vision for a more inclusive future in construction

Northumbria Health and Care Academy becomes first UK healthcare building awarded wellbeing certification

The Northumbria Health and Care Academy is the first healthcare building in the UK to achieve Gold WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute

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Health Tech Enterprise and Highland Marketing develop ‘ecosystem’ of services

Organisations come together to support innovation in healthcare technology

Robotics training programme to support the next generation of surgeons

Intuitive and Newcastle Surgical Training Centre collaborate on UK’s first robotic-assisted surgery training course

Birmingham trust goes live with patient communication platform

Wellola's Portsana solution enbales patients to access informtion, reducing missed appointments and driving efficiencies

Empowering young people with digital mental health tools

NHS Gloucestershire rolls out mental health support finder, increasing access to services for vulnerable young people

Elsevier introduces 3D human anatomy model to tackle racial bias in healthcare training

Complete Anatomy 2023 is the world’s-first and most-expansive 3D teaching platform to tackle the absence of non-white bodies in anatomy learning, increasing racial...

Texts prompt increase in referrals to NHS diabetes programme

Pilot proves positive impact of text messaging to engage patients with health intervention programmes

A first for the UK as new MRI scanner facilitates use outside of hospital settings

King’s College London leads research into breaking the barriers of conventional MRI with the installation of the UK’s first MAGNETOM Free.Max

Artic's apprenticeship scheme moves up a gear

How strong partnerships can deliver professional development and social value

Essex trust strengthens ICS communications with Granicus

Digital communications tool will provide key updates to stakeholders on ICS progression and important advice over the winter period

Artic's apprentice scheme enters its 10th year

New software manages doctor training

StudyWise designed to improve transparency and provide access to real-time information concerning medical training

Fujifilm offers learning opportunities at RSNA 2016

Company sponsors two RSNA educational sessions, hosts in-booth Healthcare Theatre and showcases comprehensive product portfolio