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Streamlining fault-fixing process for critical medical equipment
Traka, a provider of ‘intelligent’ key and asset management solutions, has unveiled new technology that it says should help healthcare facilities ‘streamline the fault-fixing process for critical medical equipment’.
Air source heat pumps and fabric upgrades at York Hospital
Vital Energi is working with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to reduce the carbon footprint of York Teaching Hospital via the implementation of low-carbon energy solutions, helping the Trust work towards its goal of Net Zero by 2040.
Hybrid’ construction for ‘truly integrated’ Hornchurch care hub
McLaren Construction has won the £28 million contract to build the St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch, bringing together primary care, mental health, and prevention services, along with cancer care and dialysis, in purpose-built premises.
Community diagnostic centre to benefit patients in Tameside and Stockport
Approval has been given for a new medical centre offering diagnostic care close to home for patients in Tameside and Stockport.
‘Signature’ cancer research and treatment centre formally opened in Sutton
His Royal Highness Prince William, The Prince of Wales, has formally opened the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust’s new Oak Cancer Centre in Sutton, Surrey.
IoT cybersecurity specialist partners with Omani telecoms provider
Cylera, which claims to be a global leader in healthcare IoT cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, has partnered with Oman’s first and largest integrated telecommunications services provider, Omantel.
Trusts offered free training on use and maintenance of thermostatic tap
Washroom product manufacturer for the commercial and healthcare sectors, Armitage Shanks, is offering free on-site training on the use and maintenance of its Markwik taps to NHS Trusts across the country.
Review considers key ‘interventions’ to increase girls’ aspirations for engineering and ‘tech’ careers
As the sector gears up to celebrate this year’s International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June, EngineeringUK has released a new report, 'Rapid Evidence Review - Interventions to increase girls’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers', which it says ‘brings together the available evidence on interventions that aim to increase girls’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers’.
Demand for engineers faster-growing than for other occupations
As the UK ramps up its focus on becoming a Net Zero economy, a new report commissioned by EngineeringUK finds that demand for engineers is predicted to grow faster than for other occupations, and that vacancies for ‘green engineering’ roles in the UK have increased by more than half (55%) over the past five years.
Bender Ireland donates bench to Belfast hospital as ‘tribute to all hospital staff’
A ‘unique’ bench designed by Cumbrian architectural blacksmith, Chris Brammall, of CB Arts, has been installed in a public garden at The Mater Infirmorum Hospital in Belfast as a ‘thank you’ for the outstanding efforts of medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic from Bender Ireland, a key supplier to hospitals.
Photos released of new £500 m Brighton trauma, teaching, and tertiary facility
New pictures of the fully completed £500 m facility at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton have been released, just ahead of the building taking its first inpatients this week.
Gradus wall protection and handrails installed as part of Brighton ‘3Ts’ project
A complete Gradus wall protection package has been installed at the 3Ts development (Trauma, Teaching and Tertiary care) for the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
‘Hi-tech’ training centres opened by Newcastle Trust
The Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust has recently opened to learners two new ‘hi-tech’ training centres at the city’s Freeman Hospital and Eldon Court, Newcastle.
BESA revamps ‘vital ventilation hygiene training’
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has updated the Grease Hygiene training courses that it says ‘underpin professional standards in the ventilation hygiene sector’.
‘Elite sport medicine meets orthopaedic expertise’ at new ‘centre of excellence’
Fortius Clinic, the private orthopaedic group ‘renowned for treating professional sportspeople’, has acquired what it dubs ‘a state-of-the-art’ orthopaedic and spinal hospital to create the UK’s largest single specialty Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in the heart of London.
‘Exciting step forward’ for Coventry's healthcare system
A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is currently in development in Coventry and – NHS Property Services (NHSPS) says – will provide a wide range of diagnostic services ‘much closer to home’.
COVER STORY: Starkstrom and KLS Martin – the ultimate power couple transforming operating rooms
Join the growing community of healthcare professionals who have chosen KLS Martin operating lights distributed by Starkstrom at over 250 hospitals in the UK.
Roofing specialist’s new MD has lengthy track record
Tony Lowther has been appointed manage director at commercial roofing specialist, BriggsAmasco, following many years’ successful service with the business.
West Kirby’s multi-million pound health and wellbeing facility completed
Eric Wright Construction has delivered a multi-million pound health and wellbeing facility for the community of West Kirkby in Wirral, just a year after work started on site.
Hans Craen joins refrigerant supplier in key role
A-Gas has appointed Hans Craen as head of Government Affairs Europe, in a role in which he will be advising the company on policy and regulatory procedures.
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