Scarborough Hospital introduces robot-assisted triage system

DAISY, which stands for Diagnostic Artificial Intelligence System, is a pilot prototype humanoid device, designed to assist with the initial clinical triage assessments when patients attend the Emergency Department. The aim is to explore whether DAISY’s advanced digital technology can enhance these processes. The system provides instructions to patients on how to use medical equipment … Read more

Cistermiser welcomes Ofwat’s £100 m Water Efficiency Fund

It says that the fund, designed to accelerate water-saving innovations and initiatives, ‘represents a significant step in addressing water scarcity and improving sustainability across homes and businesses’. With non-household water use accounting for a substantial proportion of demand, Cistermiser is urging decision-makers to prioritise proven technologies that deliver immediate and measurable savings. The company says … Read more

Stephen George + Partners strengthens healthcare team

Steve Batson, Studio director, and SGP’s Healthcare team lead, said: “I have worked with Babor for over 20 years, and am delighted to be working with him again. I’m excited to have his technical expertise and healthcare-specific experience within the team. Our aim is to build on SGP’s strong existing portfolio and activities in the … Read more

Stephen George + Partners strengthens healthcare team

  Steve Batson, Studio director, and SGP’s Healthcare team lead, said: “I have worked with Babor for over 20 years, and am delighted to be working with him again. I’m excited to have his technical expertise and healthcare-specific experience within the team. Our aim is to build on SGP’s strong existing portfolio and activities in … Read more

New cancer support centre in North Wales ‘tops out’

The Maggie’s centre is being completely commissioned, designed, and funded, by the Steve Morgan Foundation, which has provided £4 million to build the centre, having already commissioned, designed, built, and funded Maggie’s Wirral, which officially opened in the grounds of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in September 2021.  A third Maggie’s centre in Liverpool – to be … Read more

CHP fills ‘key role for operational delivery’

He will start officially in the new post on 1 May. Wendy Farrington-Chadd, CHP’s CEO, said: “This is a key role leading our operational delivery, and will work in partnership with key stakeholders and partners across the public and private sectors to ensure LIFT buildings continue to meet the needs of patients and the local … Read more

Merit to design and build York Hospital’s new hybrid theatre and MRI facility

Merit explained: “ This pioneering facility will feature a two-storey design that houses a cutting-edge hybrid theatre, an MRI suite, and essential supporting services, along with office spaces. Our innovative offsite construction methods will significantly reduce the project timeline, enabling the Trust to open its doors to patients much more swiftly than traditional building approaches … Read more

Critical cooling upgrade completed at Orpington hospital

By installing temporary chillers during the refurbishment of the permanent system, the company ensured uninterrupted cooling for the hospital’s operating theatre and essential medical equipment. Princess Royal University Hospital was reliant on outdated cooling infrastructure, and needed a reliable and efficient replacement system to maintain precise temperatures for essential medical equipment, sensitive medications, and hospital … Read more

Stepnell wins place on latest £500 m SBS framework

The new £500 m Decarbonisation of Estates framework is designed to help the NHS achieve its ambition of becoming the world’s first Net Zero national health service, reaching Net Zero by 2040 for the emissions the NHS controls directly. Stepnell has secured its place on both Lot 1, ‘Decarbonisation of Non-Domestic/ Public Buildings’, and Lot … Read more

Schools and NHS sites to benefit from £200 m investment to install solar power and renewables

In what was dubbed ‘another step forward for the government’s Plan for Change’, Energy Secretary, Ed Milliband (pictured), announced the first major project for Great British Energy – ‘a company owned by the British people, for the British people’, which will immediately begin working with schools, the NHS, and devolved governments, ‘to install solar panels, … Read more

NHSPS’ three-year strategy to reduce NHS facilities’ environmental impact

Since the launch of its last Green Plan in 2022, NHSPS has made significant strides in sustainability, including: A 48% reduction in carbon emissions since the 2017/18 baseline. £47.8 million saved on energy and utilities since 2022/23. Completion of 960 sustainability-related projects, including LED lighting upgrades, BMS optimisation, and solar PV installations. Flood risk assessments … Read more

Centrica Business Solutions helps speed Solihull Hospital’s journey to Net Zero with new energy centre

The energy centre, due to complete in spring 2026, will see the existing CHP unit replaced with an ‘energy-efficient’ 2M W cascade heat pump system to meet the hospital’s high heating demands. Once operational, Centrica Business Solutions says the centre will deliver more than 75% of Solihull Hospital’s heating requirements and reduce its carbon emissions … Read more