The service, developed in partnership with Inpress Precision, a specialist manufacturer for the medical and healthcare sector, uses Sharpak Zero reusable containers. These save an average 87% of the carbon used within the lifetime of a container, thereby preventing millions of single-use containers being disposed of annually. A recent trial at Hammersmith Hospital, part of … Read more
Recently, artist and writer with lived experience, Jeff Schmidt, whose series of heart attacks in his forties inspired his work, unveiled a piece of artwork he created for the Department which includes a vinyl and a Kintsukuroi-inspired ceramic heart, once broken then repaired with gold. The artwork was commissioned with funding from ICDC Surrey – … Read more
It was Rob’s wish, supported by the family, to mark this significant milestone. The event was attended by many of the project’s supporters – including clinical staff, fundraisers, architects, patients, and their families, Rob’s parents and sisters, and Kevin Sinfield. With the build expected to take around a year, work has now started. Leeds Hospitals … Read more
It says the initiative aims to provide architects and building professionals with ‘comprehensive knowledge and insights into the latest advancements in security technology’. Abloy UK explained: “The comprehensive CPD training programme addresses the increasing demand for wireless access control solutions. Drawing insights from the latest industry research, including the annual Wireless Access Control Report, the … Read more
Known as ‘Our Future Hospital’, the project will upgrade facilities for both staff and patients, so the Trust can deliver more modern, integrated healthcare which meets local people’s current and future needs. The redevelopment is part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme. Phase one will see the redevelopment of staff accommodation. The Trust says this … Read more
In the document ‘Engineering a resilient and prosperous future: policy priorities for the next UK parliament’, the engineering profession is calling for the next government ‘to be bold, and take a holistic, long-term approach to tackling complex challenges and building sustainable economic growth, helping to improve people’s lives’. Engineering experts from 42 professional engineering organisations … Read more
The new space, three times’ larger than the previous premises, is operated by Wembley Park Medical Centre, which is re-locating from Wembley Park Drive to Humphry Repton Lane close to Olympic Way and Boxpark Wembley, a 10-minute walk from the old premises. The build has created what Quintain dubs ‘state-of-the-art’ general practice medical spaces – … Read more
Products manufactured in its factory ‘support the UK economy by maintaining and creating local jobs’. It said: “High-quality manufacturing to international standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 13485), and compliance with BS EN 1090, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality, and reassure our customers that our design and technical packages – with formal drawing approval prior … Read more
Kohler Uninterruptible Power explained: “With growing restrictions on generators, the use of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in healthcare buildings to support life safety equipment is becoming increasingly important. In the event of a power outage, a UPS system provides a reliable power source to critical building systems such as evacuation lifts and emergency lighting, … Read more
As part of the continuous development of its single-use wash bowls, manufactured from 100% recycled materials, a six-month research project at the Henry Royce Institute’s Sustainable Materials Innovation (SMI) Hub will investigate the role of polyfluoroalkyl substances in detergent proofing, and perform a comprehensive exploration of alternative, ‘more environmentally-friendly’, detergent-proofing additives. Vernacare has secured funding … Read more
The campaign supports Men’s Health Week 2024, taking place from 10-16 June (#menshealthweek #plantsNOTpressure). Thrive says studies show gardening and time in nature can have a significant role in keeping us emotionally, psychologically, and physically healthy, and is encouraging men to get involved by spreading the word about green benefits, and to get outside to … Read more
The firm said: “ With more than a decade of experience designing buildings and spaces in Bristol, the South West, and Wales, Akshay is passionate about improving the built environment in the region. He is committed to delivering sustainable spaces that create a sense of community and wellbeing designed with end-users in mind.” Having joined … Read more
The energy solutions specialist explains that it will be investing ‘a significant proportion of this’ to grow its European BESS fleet, ‘to enable more customers to decarbonise their power provision, add resilience, improve efficiency, and overcome power capacity constraints’. The introduction of this larger European fleet of small, mid- and large-size BESS forms part of … Read more
The calibration specialist – which currently serves 114 UK NHS Trusts – says these new capabilities represent ‘a strategic expansion’ of its services, ‘making it easier and faster for hospitals and other medical facilities to fulfil their calibration requirements’. The company said: “A key strength of the new capabilities is the ability to calibrate ventilator … Read more
The calibration specialist – which currently serves 114 UK NHS Trusts – says these new capabilities represent ‘a strategic expansion’ of its services, ‘making it easier and faster for hospitals and other medical facilities to fulfil their calibration requirements’. The company said: “A key strength of the new capabilities is the ability to calibrate ventilator … Read more
