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Assa Abloy acquires aluminium fenestration supplier
Assa Abloy has acquired Senior Architectural Systems Ltd (SAS), an independent aluminium fenestration systems supplier in the UK.
Still time to register for the CPD-accredited Webinar will cover UPS systems in medical settings
Healthcare engineers looking to get a better understanding of UPS systems in medical environments can learn about the latest guidance on the subject provided by HTM 06-01 in an hour-long free webinar hosted by Kohler Uninterruptible Power in conjunction with Health Estate Journal taking place at 1.00 p.m. on 18 March.
NHS England to be abolished in move to ‘cut bureaucracy and red tape’ and reduce duplicated activity
On 13 March – as part of what he dubbed ‘a series of reforms to reduce bureaucracy, make savings, and empower NHS staff to deliver better care for patients’, Prime Minister, Keir Starmer (pictured), announced that NHS England will be abolished over the next two years, with its functions brought back under the auspices of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Saba UK’s parking contract win with Dorset Trust
Parking management specialist, Saba Park Services (UK), has secured a new contract to manage the parking for staff, patients, and visitors, across the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust’s estate.
Community care shift may not be achievable without greater capital investment, senior health leaders say
Efforts to deliver one of the government’s major NHS priorities – to shift more care into the community – will need to be boosted by targeted capital investment in buildings, facilities, and equipment for community providers, a new survey of senior health leaders, undertaken by the Community Network, hosted by the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, suggests.
CHEC confirms it will opening a new hospital in Canterbury
CHEC, a UK provider of community healthcare, has confirmed that it will be opening a new hospital in Canterbury’s city centre.
State-of-the-art 'linac' marks ‘major advance’ in UHL’s radiotherapy services
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and vendor-independent managed equipment services (MES) provider, Ergéa, have celebrated ‘a significant milestone’, with the coming on line of UHL’s latest Halcyon linear accelerator (linac) from Varian Medical Systems.
Final phase of Kent CDC in Maidstone opens its doors to patients
The final phase of the West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Hermitage Court close to Maidstone Hospital in Kent opened its doors to patients on 10 March.
New Chair of NHS England is former NHS doctor
Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has confirmed that Dr Penny Dash (pictured) will be the new Chair of NHS England.
Government announces 7.7 per cent funding rise for nursing care in the community
More than 75,000 people across England will be better supported in the community following an increase in funding for nursing care, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced.
Sodexo nutrition report outlines ‘collaborative approach’ to tastier meals
To mark National Nutrition Month, Sodexo UK and Ireland has published a nutrition report, Promoting Healthier Lives Every Day – How the science of nutrition shapes our food, revealing ‘the collaborative approach’ between its dietitians, nutritionists, chefs, and supply chain, as ‘the recipe for success in developing nutritious, tasty meals that promote healthier lives every day’.
Mace and Turner & Townsend’s key NHP appointment announced
NHS England has appointed a joint venture of global delivery consultant and ‘construction expert’, Mace, and professional services company, Turner & Townsend, as the Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) for the New Hospital Programme (NHP).
Building tomorrow’s leaders – IWFM calls for scholarship applicants
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is marking this year’s National Careers Week (taking place from 3-8 March) by launching the search for a fresh cohort of Deborah Rowland Scholarship recipients.
NHSPS marks this year’s International Women’s Day by highlighting female contributions
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) says it is proud to celebrate International Women's Day this week (on 8 March) ‘by highlighting the incredible achievements and contributions’ of women in its hard facilities management (‘HFM’) teams.
Appointments boost medgas company’s installation and maintenance teams
SHJ Medical & Lab Gas Specialists, a supplier of medical and lab gas pipeline systems and services, has made three senior appointments to its Installation and Service Departments.
BeaconMedaes completes longest MGPS project in its history – at the MMUH
BeaconMedaes recently completed the longest medical gas pipeline system (MGPS) project undertaken in its 65+ year history, and one of the biggest, spending eight years on site at new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick.
Technology’s use in healthcare welcomed to ease pressure on clinicians, but trust levels in AI ‘lagging’
New independent research by health technology consultancy, nuom, has found that while the UK public is ‘largely open to innovative uses of technology’ in healthcare, ‘trust drops significantly when AI is involved in more personal aspects of care’.
COVER STORY: A critical partner on the journey to sustainable healthcare
The drive for sustainability in healthcare has never been more critical. As the NHS progresses towards its ambitious Net Zero targets, the efficiency of steam and thermal energy systems plays a crucial role in achieving these sustainability goals. At Spirax Sarco, we are proud to be viewed as a trusted partner to the NHS, supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities in optimising their steam systems to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and cut operational costs
Philips celebrates 50 ‘helium-free’ MRI machine installations in the UK
Royal Philips, a global health technology specialist whose portfolio includes what is reportedly the world’s first helium-free MRI operations system, has announced the 50th installation of its BlueSeal 1.5T magnet.
A ‘more open’ public procurement regime announced
New laws ‘putting growth, small businesses, and transparency, at the heart of public contract awards’ are now in force as part of ‘a transformation’ of the government’s commercial landscape that delivers on the Plan for Change.
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