RECENT NEWS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has updated its Medical and Industrial Gases (including cylinders and bulk liquid oxygen) framework agreement, expanding it to the wider public sector alongside the NHS.

Sodexo UK & Ireland has appointed Rob Jepson as CEO of its health and care business, with Philip Leigh taking on strategic projects across the region.

eEnergy, an energy-as-a-service provider, has secured its first Energy Performance Contract (EPC) with Symphony Healthcare Services Limited, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Pick Everard has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Estate Management Services 2 framework, covering central government and public sector organisations across the UK.

Everdrone is strengthening its medical perspective by appointing specialist physician David Borkmann as senior medical advisor.

Independent pharmacy buying group Edinpharm has partnered with same-day delivery specialist Gophr to help community pharmacies maintain continuity of care during periods of peak demand.

A newly released NHS England report has found that many maternity and neonatal units are at “serious risk of imminent breakdown”, citing issues including leaks, flooding and a lack of space to deliver care effectively.

A modern, purpose-built pathology facility is set to replace Scarborough General Hospital’s ageing and increasingly unsafe building, addressing urgent issues caused by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

Electiva Healthcare says it plans to open a new hospital in London in Summer 2026.

Association disappointed plans include no new policies for hospitals and other non-domestic buildings.

Rachel Ellison takes on key regional leadership role at management, engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald.

Independent FM consultancy appointed to national frameworks supporting public sector procurement and contract management.

Abloy UK is urging NHS Trusts and healthcare providers to use remaining end-of-year estates budgets to invest in digital access solutions that can improve medicines management, safety and operational efficiency.

Dominic Gallello appointed Chairman of the Board at Singu.

Corridor care becoming the norm across hospitals is deeply worrying, health leaders say.

Staff alarm specialist Pinpoint has extended its support of St Ann’s Hospital, installing its safety alarm system in a new 2-storey building which is due to open in April 2026.

With up to 1.6 million people in the UK living with Seasonal Affective Disorder, healthcare professionals across the Black Country are using nature to tackle mental health issues and promote wellbeing during colder, darker months.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new form of energy storage designed to help commercial buildings cut carbon emissions by capturing surplus renewable electricity and delivering heating or cooling when required.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, will join the DHSC executive team in February to become the permanent Director General for People, working across the department and NHS England.

Fire protection provider Checkmate Fire has named Simon Finnie as its new Chief Executive Officer.