SGC Security Services has announced the start of a new partnership with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). As of 1 July 2026, SGC is responsible for delivering security services across the Trust’s hospital sites. The partnership brings together ...
Read More »Ageing infrastructure biggest barrier to tackling backlog maintenance across NHS estate
Two-thirds of estate leaders warn ageing infrastructure is the biggest barrier to tackling backlog maintenance. NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has surveyed estate leaders to find out how to improve building maintenance across their estates. The results reveal management of NHS ...
Read More »JLA’s new white paper on healthcare laundry and IPC standards explains how NHS estates can make reusable textiles work safely
With net zero targets and tight budgets to balance, reusable textiles offer FMs looking after NHS estates a proven way to cut waste and better control costs. But with IPC compliance and good patient outcomes top of the agenda, reuse ...
Read More »Anenta expands into facilities management
Independent healthcare waste management specialist, Anenta, has announced it will be expanding its services into facilities management with the appointment of former NHS Director of Primary Care, William Cunningham-Davis, as its new Director of Development & Partnerships. The appointment comes ...
Read More »NHS Trust expands EV charging infrastructure as part of sustainability plans
The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is expanding EV charging access for staff, fleet operations and visitors, with six sites now operational and a further six planned later this year as part of its wider sustainability and fleet ...
Read More »Optimax multi-site contract win for The Clean Space
The Clean Space has won a two-year contract with Optimax, one of the UK’s leading eye care providers, for the delivery of cleaning services across eight clinic locations nationwide. The contract covers a range of clinical and patient-facing environments, including ...
Read More »Serco awarded £270m FM deal at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Following a competitive tender process, Serco has successfully retained its facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for a further 10 years. Taking effect immediately, the renewed agreement has a total value of more than £270 million. ...
Read More »ASG appointed for physical security services at Kingston Hospital
Assist Security Group (ASG) has been appointed to deliver physical security services at Kingston Hospital part of the Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, marking the first change of security provider at the Trust in nearly 30 years. The contract, ...
Read More »NHS Property Services exceeds annual carbon reduction target
NHS Property Services has reduced carbon emissions by 5.2 per cent in 2025/26, exceeding its annual target and continuing to drive large‑scale energy efficiency and decarbonisation across the NHS estate. As one of the largest NHS landlords, responsible for around ...
Read More »FM programme supports people into work at hospitals across the country
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Skills and Early Careers Team have been working alongside its healthcare sector, Medirest and partnering with training provider, GLP Training and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Together they have created a facilities management ...
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