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NHS’s CDC programme: What happened in March?

NHS’s CDC programme: What happened in March?

Building Better Healthcare has rounded up the latest construction updates from March 2026 for the NHS’s community diagnostic centre programme, a national effort to expand local diagnostic capacity
Why does wood belong in modern healthcare environments?

Why does wood belong in modern healthcare environments?

Cristiana Caira, Partner and Board member at White Arkitekter, explains how natural materials like wood can reduce stress, support recovery and improve staff wellbeing across healthcare settings
Avoiding explosions: the vital role of gas detectors in healthcare settings

Avoiding explosions: the vital role of gas detectors in healthcare settings

Despite the many benefits of HVAC systems, they are susceptible to gas leaks that, if not quickly identified, pose serious risks to people, operations, and the environment. Shaun Evers, Managing Director of Stonegate Instruments, explains the need for smart gas detection technology
As the NHS shifts from treatment to prevention, why is screening so critical?

As the NHS shifts from treatment to prevention, why is screening so critical?

Dr Stephen Feldman, Founder and Director of LivingCare, explains why screening and earlier diagnosis will be vital to delivering the NHS’s shift from treatment to prevention
Legionella risk doesn’t hibernate: why winter vigilance is essential for water systems

Legionella risk doesn’t hibernate: why winter vigilance is essential for water systems

Peter Gunn, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre, explains why Legionella risk management must remain a year-round priority, even during colder months when risks may appear lower
From hospitals to prisons: demand grows for reduced-ligature windows to support safety and wellbeing

From hospitals to prisons: demand grows for reduced-ligature windows to support safety and wellbeing

Rob Lofthouse, Operations Manager at Polar NE, highlights how the company’s work at HMP Stirling highlights a growing demand for reduced-ligature design in custodial environments as wellbeing and safety move up the agenda
BBH Health tech round-up: February 2026

BBH Health tech round-up: February 2026

Building Better Healthcare has rounded up key digital health initiatives, AI deployments and tech-supported care improvements across the NHS, healthcare providers and health-tech companies during February 2026
How flooring can boost wellbeing in healthcare

How flooring can boost wellbeing in healthcare

A representative from Interface explains how biophilic design and nature-inspired flooring can support patient recovery and staff wellbeing in UK hospitals
NHS Property Services outlines plan to transform existing estate into Neighbourhood Health Centres

NHS Property Services outlines plan to transform existing estate into Neighbourhood Health Centres

Simon Taylor, Director of Estates Policy, Strategy & Capital Projects at NHS Property Services, explains how existing NHS buildings can be refurbished to deliver flexible, cost-effective Neighbourhood Health Centres across England
From concept to care: How Corby CDC transforms community diagnostics

From concept to care: How Corby CDC transforms community diagnostics

Trim Murati of AECOM explains how design-led delivery enabled rapid, high-quality diagnostic care
Why NHS clients must lead health, safety and wellbeing on live construction sites

Why NHS clients must lead health, safety and wellbeing on live construction sites

Julie Blight, Property and Contracts Manager at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and CIOB Client Champion, explains why NHS organisations must embrace protecting construction workers, patients, staff and visitors during works in live healthcare environments
Replacement vs restoration: what is possible for your facility?

Replacement vs restoration: what is possible for your facility?

Simon Testa, Managing Director at Stainbusters Cleaning and Hygiene, explains the growing role of resilient floor restoration in healthcare environments
Special report: The first 24/7 NHS neighbourhood mental health centre

Special report: The first 24/7 NHS neighbourhood mental health centre

Polar NE, which took part in the project, dives into the landscape that necessitates a specialised mental health facility that is open 24/7, and what are the priorities in design
Designing with dignity: why inclusive healthcare environments matter for neurodivergent patients

Designing with dignity: why inclusive healthcare environments matter for neurodivergent patients

Jemma Saunders, Colour Specialist at Crown Paints, explains how thoughtful colour, lighting and spatial design can actively support recovery for neurodivergent patients in healthcare settings
Delayed discharge: could a single unified body fix the NHS bottleneck?

Delayed discharge: could a single unified body fix the NHS bottleneck?

Norman Niven, CEO at The Medication Support Company and former director at BUPA, explains why creating a single, unified discharge body could help solve the NHS’s delayed hospital discharge crisis
Martyn’s Law: what healthcare estates and facilities teams need to know

Martyn’s Law: what healthcare estates and facilities teams need to know

Harry Harrold, Director at H Harrold & Sons, explains what Martyn’s Law means for healthcare estates, why exit hardware deserves greater attention and how organisations can prepare for implementation

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