RECENT NEWS

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have submitted plans for a new cancer treatment and research centre at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, the Sir Bobby Robson Institute.

Glazing and façade solutions specialist Britplas has appointed two new Divisional Managing directors.

North West–based medtech company JAV Medical Systems has achieved B Corp certification, reportedly becoming the first in its sector to receive the recognition.

The Bristol-based Forest of Avon charity has been awarded a £15,000 grant to support its 2025 woodland wellbeing project.

The IWFM Academy has launched a new Level 6 strategic leadership programme which it said is aimed at aspiring WFM leaders looking to transform how they lead.

Cleanroom microbiology solutions provider Cherwell, part of AnalytiChem, has announced the retirement of its Managing director, Andy Whittard, and the appointment of Stuart Hall, Cherwell’s current director of Finance, as his successor.

Those working with pesticides can be at higher risk of respiratory illnesses, and may often go undiagnosed, new research suggests.

University Hospitals Tees have repurposed vacant spaces in Redcar Primary Care Hospital by building new MRI, CT and cardio exam rooms.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded Sodexo Health & Care an eight-year extension to its patient dining contract, following a competitive tendering process.

Accessible architects Adaptation Design have appointed occupational therapist Kate Sheehan to enhance its clinical expertise.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have released their new Green Plan for 2025-2028, developed to guide the Trust on their route to Net Zero by 2040.

Medical Architecture transformed a former retail space into SEON Vision’s ophthalmic clinic.

MHRA’s latest blog outlines new post-market surveillance rules, plans to consult on CE-mark recognition, and progress on early-access pathways for medical technologies.

Barts Health NHS Trust said its A&E department is undergoing major improvements, as part of more than £21 m being invested across Whipps Cross Hospital this year.

A new briefing from the Centre for Mental Health highlighted the most effective ways of supporting people in a mental health crisis. The recommendations include ‘updating estates which are no longer fit for purpose’.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust said it plans to invest £115 m across its five hospitals in 2025/26 to reduce estate risks and improve experience in response to redevelopment delays.

With the UK set to record its warmest summer on record, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for urgent action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat.

UK-based lighting supplier Knightsbridge has named Dave Dawkins as its new chief executive officer.

Manufacturer Polar says its anti-ligature windows and doors are enhancing the safety, wellbeing and dignity of NHS patients in mental health sites.

Neurodivergent staff could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, new research suggests.