The arrival of 365 offsite manufactured structural modules has marked a key milestone for MTX Contracts Ltd in the project to create a Surgical Elective Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The five-storey surgical centre for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust will open in summer 2026 in phases with seven new
The acquisition follows five years of majority ownership by Blantyre Capital, an independent investment manager specialising in mid-market equity and debt. Founded in 1972, McAvoy designs, builds, and rents premium space solutions, ranging from temporary modular buildings to fully bespoke permanent buildings. McAvoy has extensive experience in supplying to the health, education, pharmaceutical, and commercial
The expansion includes over 5,000m² of new production facilities. The company said it will strengthen its ‘capacity to meet increasing demand for its sustainable and energy-efficient air handling solutions’. The new facilities include a completely new production line for AHU-integrated cooling machines and integrated reversible heat pumps, a product range currently experiencing growing popularity in
McKay brings 25 years of industry experience to the role. The company says he is a ‘results-driven, established operator recognised for driving growth and transformation across diverse business environments’. Beginning his career as an apprentice electrician before moving into fire and security, he progressed through multiple roles, building hands-on expertise from the ground up. Throughout
The service is for hospital staff, visitors and patients. The new Kitchen Works restaurant has been designed to minimise queuing times and speed up food ordering and collection, helping busy hospital staff – particularly frontline teams – make the most of their breaks. With a new pre-ordering and ‘click and collect’ service, customers can order
Working closely with industrial designers and occupational therapists, we developed grab bars and shower seats that support users safely and comfortably, whilst also complementing and enhancing the space’s overall design.” The grab bars, for example, feature ergonomic lines that improve grip with a flat front face to prevent hand rotation. The surface also remains at
The Trust appointed Medical Air Technology (MAT) as principal designer and contractor for the project, which involved a full turnkey refurbishment of the theatre. MAT also designed and installed a centralised UPS system to serve all four of the hospital’s theatres and recovery area, alongside an upgraded electrical infrastructure to support the new installation. The
The company said the expansion marks a significant step in supporting healthcare estates teams across the North with local expertise, innovative technology, and award-winning services. The opening event took place on Friday 26th September with estates professionals and NHS partners invited to attend the opening ceremony, meet SHJ’s dedicated Northern team and connect directly with
The service is expected to begin seeing patients from 2027. NHS England said patients will be able to access specialist consultations through the NHS App and book scans, tests, or procedures at Community Diagnostic Centres. Referrals to the online hospital can be made via GPs, and patients will have the option to schedule appointments at
The proposed six-storey building is designed to provide a modern, welcoming space for patients and staff alike, and ultimately result in moving core services out of the current Wycombe Tower Block which is unfit for long-term use. Construction is planned to start in early 2026 and, by Spring 2027, the Trust says it intends to
This means there is a risk of delays to urgently needed new infrastructure. The study, Strategic Planning for Healthcare Estates, highlights a mismatch between national ambitions and local policy. Of the 88 local plans adopted since March 2020, only 63% contain a strategic objective to improve health or healthcare, while just 26% include site-specific policies
The Trust this latest upgrade is part of its programme to modernise radiology equipment, enhance patient care, and improve clinical outcomes. Delivered through a Managed Equipment Service (MES) with partner Ergéa UK, the project included the installation of two advanced imaging systems – a GE Artist Evo MRI scanner and a GE SPECT/CT gamma camera
The Trusts says the opening marks a major investment in urgent and emergency care for the local community. The £4 million project has created a modern, light and spacious environment designed to improve patient experience and staff working conditions. The unit includes a larger waiting area, a quiet room for patients and loved ones, a new
This is a major national initiative designed to transform the NHS over the next decade by delivering care closer to people’s homes. Buckinghamshire is one of only 43 successful applicants chosen from 141 submissions nationwide. The selection recognises the county’s evolving neighbourhood model and the strong commitment to collaborative working across health, care, the voluntary
The new building, located at the entrance to BD’s 100 acre Roborough site, will house the charity’s local fleet of motorcycles and cars in a secure setting when not in use. BD will also cover all utility and security costs for the site. By giving South West Blood Bikes a permanent base in Plymouth, the