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The Electiva London Hospital, a purpose-built facility on the banks of the River Thames in South West London, will set a new standard for luxury and patient-focused care, it says. The flagship hospital will feature two state-of-the-art surgical theatres and ten bespoke bedroom suites, designed for comfort, elegance, and panoramic river views. The development has … Read more

Sitemark has been appointed to two national ESPO frameworks covering catering and cleaning consultancy, strengthening public sector access to independent procurement and contract management expertise. The UK-based facilities management benchmarking and best practice consultancy has been selected for ESPO 704C_25 (Catering Consultancy) and ESPO 263C_25 (Cleaning Consultancy). The appointments enable local authorities, NHS trusts, education … Read more

With the financial year drawing to a close, the company has warned that unspent capital and estates funds risk being lost, and is encouraging healthcare leaders to prioritise upgrades that deliver measurable clinical and compliance benefits. The call follows recent national research indicating that around 237 million medication errors occur annually in England, with an … Read more

Singu, a cloud-based software provider for facility, maintenance, ESG, and building management solutions, has appointed Dominic Gallello as Chairman of the Board. Dominic Gallello is an established technology leader with a deep background in engineering and enterprise software solutions. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record of developing award-winning products, driving intense … Read more

Responding to new public polling from the Royal College of Nursing on corridor care and testimony from nursing staff, Rory Deighton, acute and community care director at the NHS Confederation, said: “It is deeply worrying that corridor care is becoming the norm across hospitals in the face of rising demand. These new figures and accompanying … Read more

St Ann’s Hospital in Poole is a psychiatric hospital for adult patients experiencing acute mental health conditions. As part of Dorset HealthCare NHS Trust – one of the UK’s largest mental health service providers – St Ann’s provides ongoing mental health and community-based support to individuals with a range of mental health disorders. Over the … Read more

Occupational Therapy and Community Mental Health teams at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are among over 150 practitioners across the Midlands to be given training by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to help support patients.   Studies consistently show that time spent connecting to nature boosts mood, sleep and cognitive function. … Read more

The compact thermochemical storage system, created by Professor Yongliang Li, Chair in Thermal Energy Engineering at the University’s School of Chemical Engineering, is aimed at buildings where conventional low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps are difficult to install or operate efficiently. A 5 kW laboratory demonstrator has already been built, showing how the system can … Read more

He will replace Jo Lenaghan who has been in this role in an interim capacity.  In response, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “On behalf of our members and staff, I would offer my congratulations to Danny Mortimer on his appointment as the Department of Health and Social Care’s new Director General … Read more

Simon succeeds John Lewthwaite, who will continue to support Checkmate’s strategic development and governance as a Non-Executive Director. Simon’s appointment marks the next phase in Checkmate’s growth journey and forms part of a planned and carefully managed succession process. The Company’s priorities, culture and long-term objectives remain centred on service excellence for its customers and … Read more

Formed in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, VerIQ will combine Warwick Medical School’s academic and clinical research expertise with a dedicated commercial delivery model, creating an integrated national clinical trial platform for Medtech developers. The aim is to enable faster, higher-quality and more cost-efficient evaluation of new technologies, supporting earlier … Read more

  It will be open to the public in Spring/Summer 2026. The project is being part-funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, alongside strategic investment from Enginuity, who join as a lead partner supporting the educational, skills-development and industry-focused impact of the exhibition. Enginuity, the former Sector Skills Body (previously known as Semta), … Read more

Engineered as a centralised high-capacity system, a single HDR unit can support up to 40 operating theatres, or a combination of theatres and recovery bays. This centralisation not only reduces increased capital outlay for multiple single-room units but also avoids risk from any new infection-control hazards, as no equipment is introduced into the operating theatres. … Read more

The contact builds on its completion of the original facility in late 2024. The extension will support planned care and additional diagnostic services, helping to increase capacity and reduce waiting times for patients across Lincolnshire. Constructed using modern methods of construction (MMC), the scheme will utilise precisely engineered structural steel units, manufactured offsite and craned … Read more

The OpenEP|NET project will create a national database to enable improved management and outcomes for patients with conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF), which is the most common heart rhythm disorder. AF significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and premature death. Cardiac electrophysiology focuses on the study and treatment of heart rhythm disorders … Read more