Healthcare Estates Event Preview
Healthcare Estates 2026
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A mobile endoscope decontamination unit has been installed during redevelopment works at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
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Designing for operation, not just construction
Dr Abbie Romano, head of industrialisation for the NHP at NHS England, explains how, by reducing unwanted variability and strengthening the relationship between product development and operational performance, industrialisation is becoming as much a strategy for improving hospital operation as it is for improving hospital delivery.
Healthcare Estates 2026 Awards shortlist
The nominees have been announced for the twelve categories for the Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards 2026. This year, a panel of judges reviewed and scored hundreds of entries to arrive at an impressive shortlist.
COVER STORY: Healthcare mixers: hygiene, safety, and ergonomics
Hygiene, safety, and ergonomics are fundamental requirements of any healthcare mixer. DELABIE | DVS’ SECURITHERM EP pressure-balancing mixer (2447LEPUK) offers an engineered solution to deliver these three essential elements.
Mind the gap: turning investment into progress
Healthcare engineers, estates managers and professionals from a broad range of supporting sectors will be attending IHEEM’s flagship event Healthcare Estates 2026 on 13-14 October to discuss the many challenges facing the NHS estate and to consider how best to bring about real action and change.
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