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NHS seminar finds technology fragmentation is causing NHS Trusts to lose money and efficiency

Technology fragmentation is costing NHS Trusts both money and efficiency, while the unique difference between clinical and corporate workforce requirements is hampering NHS efforts to make its existing workspace work harder. That’s according to the findings of a new virtual ...

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Medirest joins Restraint Reduction Network

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s healthcare division, Medirest, has joined the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN), underscoring its commitment to supporting patients with dignity and compassion while promoting a safer hospital environment. RRN is a registered charity with an ambitious vision ...

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National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day: The faces behind the NHSPS’ biggest heat pump

On this National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Management Day, NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is celebrating the unsung heroes who keep our hospitals running efficiently and sustainably. At the heart of this celebration is Tony Gatfield, Technical Services Supervisor, who leads ...

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ISS launches latest Healthcare Training Academy at University Hospital Hairmyres

ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management (FM) company, is delighted to announce the extension of its Healthcare Training Academy with the opening of a new facility at University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Adjacent to the ...

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ABM secures €10 million healthcare contract 

The international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has won a new healthcare contract worth €10 million with the Heath Service Executive (HSE) for the provision of cleaning services at eight Galway facilities, including critical environments such as operating ...

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New whitepaper to help secure healthcare estates is published

A new whitepaper entitled Securing Healthcare Estates, offers vital guidance to healthcare facilities managers on safeguarding people, premises, and sensitive assets across NHS and private healthcare environments. Published by security and access provider, Abloy UK, the whitepaper outlines the increasing ...

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Gleeds takes on project manager role at new Airedale Hospital

International property and construction consultancy, Gleeds, has been appointed project manager for the billion-pound redevelopment of Airedale General Hospital in Keighley, West Yorkshire on behalf of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. The trust employs over 3,000 people and provides acute, elective, ...

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Medirest colleagues recognised at national Cleaning and Porter awards

Medirest colleagues have been rewarded for their dedication and the impact of the work they do within domestic and portering services at this year’s annual MyCleaning and MyPorter Awards,which took place on the 25th and 26th February respectively. The awards ...

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NHS SBS launches new Building Safety and Fire Compliance framework

Corporate services provider, NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a new framework agreement, Building Safety and Fire Compliance, to address the need for robust fire safety systems in healthcare settings. This comes as healthcare buildings across England face ...

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Gleeds reappointed to NHS Building for Wales 2 National Frameworks

The international property and construction consultancy has been reappointed to manage multiple lots of the NHS Building for Wales 2 National Frameworks. This is the fifth time since 2007, Gleeds has been named as an accredited supplier by the NHS ...

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