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Joe Harrison CBE appointed Chair of NHS Advisory Board for Procurement and Supply
NHS Supply Chain has announced Joe Harrison CBE (pictured) as the new Chair of the NHS Advisory Board for Procurement and Supply, effective immediately, following the appointment of former long-serving Chair, Sir James Mackey, as NHS England CEO.
New platform to support people living with dementia and their carers
The recent 2025 Dementia Action Week saw the launch of a new web platform created to support people living with dementia and those who care for them.
Building work starts on Northwood & Pinner Health Centre
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) says construction work, by Logan Construction SE, is underway on the Northwood & Pinner Health Centre, which is set to open in the summer of 2026, with the project representing a significant investment of £12 million in the Hillingdon area.
Cultural differences’ major impact on mental health recovery
Cultural differences can have a big impact on mental health recovery provision, a new study from the University of Nottingham has shown.
Industry champion’s warning not to ‘fake’ diversity
Built environment firms shouldn’t do anything about improving the diversity of their workforces if they don’t truly believe in it, a leading construction industry diversity champion has said.
Wernick launches Modular Hire division
Wernick Hire, a well-established name in portable and modular accommodation solutions, has launched a dedicated Modular Hire division, in a move that it says strengthens its position as a leading provider of temporary modular buildings across the UK.
Failing’ NHS Trust leaders will have pay rises cut under new ‘carrot and stick’ approach
‘Failing’ NHS Trust leaders will have annual pay rises docked under ‘tough new measures’ aimed at improving NHS performance and driving progress on cutting waiting lists, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced.
Sodexo selected as strategic supplier to the NHS under new national SSRM programme
Sodexo Health & Care has been appointed as one of only 15 strategic suppliers to the NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and wider health organisations, as part of the newly launched National Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM) programme.
Fusion21 announces suppliers on £1.5 billion Decarbonisation Framework
Following a competitive tender process, Fusion21 has announced the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Decarbonisation Framework, worth up to £1.5 billion over four years.
Climate response ‘still largely on paper, rather than practice’, survey reveals
A new worldwide survey conducted by global delivery consultant and construction expert, Mace, for its latest report, 'State of Sustainable Assets', reveals that while 97% of asset managers feel able to keep pace with environmental regulations and reporting requirements, 80% are not yet implementing strategies or thereby achieving sustainable outcomes.
Door specialist highlights ‘critical new foreword’ impacting steel doorsets’ design and specification
Assa Abloy Door Group is drawing attention to what it describes as ‘a critical update in fire safety standards that significantly impacts the design and specification of steel fire doorsets’.
Capital funding boost for primary and community care key for government’s ‘three shifts’, Confederation says
A continued capital funding boost for primary and community services is ‘vital’ if the NHS is to achieve the government’s plan to move more care out of hospitals, and develop a neighbourhood health service, health leaders have warned.
More refrigerant bans possible says government
The government could tighten up the rules restricting the use of global warming refrigerant gases – including speeding up phase-out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Pest controllers facing uphill challenge to tackle ‘pests’ in hospitals, UNISON survey reveals
The trade body for Britain’s pest control industry says tackling issues with vermin in hospitals will become a greater challenge, ‘due to legislation affecting control methods in the sector’.
Engineering Council officially launches new UK-SPEC HRB Standard
The official launch of a new Standard for building safety was held today (1 May) at the House of Lords, at an event hosted by his Lordship the Earl of Lindsay (pictured).
Oldham women’s facility ‘a space to heal, learn, and grow’
A new 44-bedded inpatient mental health hospital for women has officially opened in Oldham, creating 135 local jobs – from clinical and nursing positions to catering, domestics, and administrative roles.
Streeting announces ‘comprehensive support package’ to tackle violence
Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting (pictured), has announced what he dubbed ‘a comprehensive support package to tackle violence and improve the working lives of NHS staff’.
Strong study evidence of wellbeing benefits of viewing visual art
The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost wellbeing, a new research study has found – with the benefit gained just as much in a hospital setting as in an art gallery.
Inspection service for PV panels launched
Allianz Engineering has introduced a new inspection service for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Smart technology specialist and design and architectural business merge
New Jersey-headquartered, The Clarient Group, which describes itself as ‘a leader in smart building consulting and technology engineering’, has joined architecture, engineering, and design firm, CannonDesign.
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