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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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New Chair of NHS England is former NHS doctor
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.

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Government announces 7.7 per cent funding rise for nursing care in the community
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.

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Building tomorrow’s leaders – IWFM calls for scholarship applicants
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.

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NHSPS marks this year’s International Women’s Day by highlighting female contributions
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.

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Technology’s use in healthcare welcomed to ease pressure on clinicians, but trust levels in AI ‘lagging’
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’.

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Architect launches ‘sister practice’ to focus on energy and decarbonisation
Architect launches ‘sister practice’ to focus on energy and decarbonisation

Cagni Williams Architects has launched a sister practice, Cagni Williams Energy, to focus on project decarbonisation, and particularly decarbonising dense urban areas.

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Features

Balancing security with a therapeutic environment
Balancing security with a therapeutic environment

HLM Architects’ Neil Orpwood reflects on insights from the DiMH 2024 Conference, and a session exploring the balance between local and specialist services.

The benefits of ‘the right light at the right time’
The benefits of ‘the right light at the right time’

Dr Shelley James, a lighting design consultant, TEDx and keynote speaker, author, and elected member of the WELL Light Advisory Team, discusses the significant positive impact that today’s advanced lighting technologies can have both on patient and service-user recovery, state of mind, and mood, and staff’s wellbeing and ability to deliver the...

AGM reveals income and event numbers up
AGM reveals income and event numbers up

News of the successful re-location to Manchester of the Network’s 2024 conference and exhibition featured among topics discussed at the organisation’s ‘online’ 2024 AGM.

Assisting de-escalation through product design
Assisting de-escalation through product design

Isabel Ferreira, Global head of Products at Pineapple Contracts, which manufactures and supplies ‘mindfully designed furniture for transforming challenging environments’, discusses the positive impact of good product design in assisting de-escalation, minimising feelings of anxiety, and helping to create a calmer, more therapeutic environment and...

Products

'Smart, efficient' circulator for HVAC and DHW systems launched
'Smart, efficient' circulator for HVAC and DHW systems launched

DAB Pumps says its new Evoplus Lite advanced wet rotor electronic circulator is designed to enhance efficiency, reliability, and comfort, in residential and commercial heating, cooling, and domestic hot water (DHW) systems.

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‘Proven’ cold thermal energy storage technology launched in the UK
‘Proven’ cold thermal energy storage technology launched in the UK

Fafco, a global specialist in thermal energy storage solutions, has appointed Pure Thermal as its exclusive sales and technical partner / distributor for the UK and Irish markets.

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Robust modular furniture for indoor and outdoor use
Robust modular furniture for indoor and outdoor use

With flexibility and adaptability key design principles for healthcare spaces – since over time care provision can evolve, and patient needs can change – furniture that can be easily reconfigured or repurposed allows healthcare facilities to adjust...

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Damage-resistant and ‘100 per cent waterproof' bed
Damage-resistant and ‘100 per cent waterproof' bed

The Ryno Wall Bed from Pineapple Contracts has a one-piece design, is ‘totally water-resistant’, damage-resistant, and ‘anti-concealment’, and with ergonomics in mind, one side is angled outwards – making it easier for users to stand up from the bed.

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