Five steps to transform the UK’s health and care systems

New report provides a ‘blueprint for transformation’ of services across the UK and beyond, focusing on the integration of planning and design of places
Research will explore new infection-tackling technology

Liverpool study investigates impact of Gencoa’s antimicrobial coating in healthcare settings
Independent experts to assist Scottish Hospitals Inquiry

Specialists will provide expert evidence on infection control matters relating to investigations into health and safety fears at two Scottish hospital sites
Special report: Digitising healthcare - the dream for 2023

BBH editor, Jo Makosinski, explores the trends and challenges facing the health sector as it looks to enhance patient care and drive efficiencies, and the role technology has to play moving forward
£800m to boost innovation, growth and improve patient safety

Significant funding for research centres across the country to support the improved delivery of health and care services and ground-breaking new treatments
40 new hospitals - a reality or a pipe dream?

BBH quizzes the Department of Health and Social Care over fears the promise of 40 new hospitals by 2030 is being pared back
Special report: Transforming Heatherwood Hospital

BBH speaks to the team behind the new Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, which maximises its woodland setting to rethink hospital design
Building for neurodiversity - New guidelines to address ‘final frontier of inclusive design’

First-of-its-kind national guidance unveiled to consider accessibility for a neurodiverse population, including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dementia and Parkinson’s

Breaking News

The benefits of a digitally-enabled NHS

The benefits of a digitally-enabled NHS

Technology can attract new staff, relieve stress, and enhance care, reveals new BT research conducted with NHS employees
UK’s most-sustainable hospital reaches planning milestone

UK’s most-sustainable hospital reaches planning milestone

Permission granted for new Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff
MedTech strategy is ‘a tentative step in right direction’

MedTech strategy is ‘a tentative step in right direction’

Regulatory specialist, Elaine Gemmell, speaks to BBH about what the Government’s new Medical Technology Strategy means for the future of regulation...
Comment: The importance of clinical correspondence within integrated care

Comment: The importance of clinical correspondence within integrated care

Jonathan Elliott (pictured below), managing director of Epro, explains how clinical correspondence solutions leveraging mobile technology and speec...
Fire safety in the healthcare sector

Fire safety in the healthcare sector

Exploring the important role of fire doors and the key considerations to ensure they will perform as required in the event of a fire within a healt...
Hospitals face widespread disruption as PSTN withdrawal date approaches

Hospitals face widespread disruption as PSTN withdrawal date approaches

44% of hospital trusts in England and Wales have no strategy for the 2025 PSTN withdrawal, survey claims
Usability: Why EPRs could, and should, do more

Usability: Why EPRs could, and should, do more

In this article, Fiona Dawson, director of Mayden, looks at the evolution and adoption of electronic patient records and calls for suppliers and he...
50 new surgical hubs set to open across England

50 new surgical hubs set to open across England

Operating units, backed by £1.5bn in government funding, will help bust COVID-19 backlogs
Budget provides boost for medtech industry

Budget provides boost for medtech industry

Chancellor's Spring Statement provides support for companies looking to break into the health sector, but technology experts claim more needs to be...
Breaking ground at the new St Clements practice in Winchester

Breaking ground at the new St Clements practice in Winchester

15-year battle to upgrade surgery finally comes to fruition
Comment: Driving data efficiencies in healthcare

Comment: Driving data efficiencies in healthcare

Chris Smith (pictured below), regional director for the UK and Ireland at Citrix, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, looks at how the emergin...
Special report: Designing a new model for children's hospitals

Special report: Designing a new model for children's hospitals

BBH speaks to the team behind the design of the new Cambridge Children's Hospital, a project which is setting a benchmark for the future of paediat...
Planning application submitted for learning disability hub

Planning application submitted for learning disability hub

Plans for Inverclyde’s new £10m adult learning disability hub move forward
Sustainability in facilities management: Balancing cost effectiveness and environmental responsibility

Sustainability in facilities management: Balancing cost effectiveness and environmental responsibility

Artic Building Services reveals why embracing sustainability in facilities management is not only an environmentally-responsible choice, but also a...
How finance agreements can drive sustainable procurement for healthcare projects

How finance agreements can drive sustainable procurement for healthcare projects

Phil Dring, head of sales at SAF Solutions, explores the role of flexible finance agreements in sustainable procurement within construction
Water safety and legionella: How to improve your record keeping

Water safety and legionella: How to improve your record keeping

Charlie Brain, authorising engineer [Water] at the Water Hygiene Centre, discusses ways to improve water safety records

In Brief

The remote revolution helping to tackle the NHS backlog

NHS patients targeted to reduce risks as they wait for treatment

ADI Health acquired by VitalHub Corporation

The Cleaning Show 2023

Jersey selects BridgeHead’s HealthStore to manage medical images

Digital pre-op solution delivers ‘massive benefits’

Surface Design Show

Worcestershire trust selects Altera Digital Health to fast track digital maturity

Cancer patients pioneer digital support service

Building Better Healthcare Awards

New MMC-built surgical hub leads drive to cut NHS waiting lists

MTX appointed on new £10bn Offsite Construction Solutions framework

Wye Valley NHS rolls out clinical noting and patient management solution

Design in Mental Health

Software investment boosts outpatient efficiency

Somerset Council becomes first local authority to go live with EPR system

Gradus wall protection installed at Countess of Chester Hospital

Healthcare Estates 2023| 10-11 October 2023 | Manchester

Leeds trust to trial AI software for breast cancer screening

How digitalisation within Portering has increased Radiology throughput

HUTH partners with Lenus Health to deliver tech-enabled virtual ward

European Healthcare Design 2023 | 12-14 June 2023 | London

Why marketing matters for health tech start-ups and scale-ups

Lincolnshire trust launches NHS App features for hospital appointments

Royal Marsden first to offer Careology app to improve cancer support services

Delivering Digital Health Innovation UK 2023 | 18 May 2023 | London

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Inspiration and Learning

Building Better Healthcare in conversation with KwickScreen
Building Better Healthcare in conversation with KwickScreen
Tarkett launches Healthcare Design Guide
Tarkett launches Healthcare Design Guide
Building Better Healthcare in conversation with Courtney Thorne
Building Better Healthcare in conversation with Courtney Thorne
Building Better Healthcare in conversation with Brandon Medical
Building Better Healthcare in conversation with Brandon Medical
Artificial intelligence in the real world
Artificial intelligence in the real world
Building Better Healthcare in conversation with MTX Contracts
Building Better Healthcare in conversation with MTX Contracts
Validair to supply BioTrak real-time viable particle counter and host free webinars
Validair to supply BioTrak real-time viable particle counter and host free webinars
A new era for healthcare construction
A new era for healthcare construction
White Paper: Understanding the Vendor Neutral Archive, February 2013 - by Joseph L. Marion
White Paper: Understanding the Vendor Neutral Archive, February 2013 - by Joseph L. Marion
Whitepaper: What Should the NHS Expect from VNA?
Whitepaper: What Should the NHS Expect from VNA?

Careers

Abloy UK appoints Digital Access Solutions Academy manager
Teal appoints Ciarán Claxton as head of healthcare in Ireland
Orion Health appoints Mark Hindle as vice president for UK and Ireland
Epro appoints Kat Hancock as business development director
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions strengthens development arm with product innovation engineer appointment
Sam Parry joins Bender UK as the Key Accounts and Clinical Sales Manager
Powerstar announces new chief executive appointment
Scott Tallon Walker announces leadership appointments
New Glasgow studio director for HLM Architects
Health economist takes on key role at LCP

Reports

Comment: The importance of clinical correspondence within integrated care
Comment: The importance of clinical correspondence within integrated care
Usability: Why EPRs could, and should, do more
Usability: Why EPRs could, and should, do more
Comment: Driving data efficiencies in healthcare
Comment: Driving data efficiencies in healthcare
Sustainability in facilities management: Balancing cost effectiveness and environmental responsibility
Sustainability in facilities management: Balancing cost effectiveness and environmental responsibility
Water safety and legionella: How to improve your record keeping
Water safety and legionella: How to improve your record keeping
Independent sector ‘key’ to solving NHS Wales backlog battle
Independent sector ‘key’ to solving NHS Wales backlog battle
Achieving NHS digital change cost effectively
Achieving NHS digital change cost effectively
Why innovation in healthcare needs to be about productivity, prevention, people, and place
Why innovation in healthcare needs to be about productivity, prevention, people, and place
TMVs - What are they and why are they used?
TMVs - What are they and why are they used?
How long are we prepared to wait and see if the NHS improves?
How long are we prepared to wait and see if the NHS improves?