HEALTH SECTOR NEWS
Arcadis completes two Welsh healthcare projects
Engineering and consultancy firm Arcadis have completed two major healthcare projects in South Wales. As lead architect, landscape
architect, and interior designer for the Kier-led delivery team, Arcadis designed the Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit in Abergavenny for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The facility provides local
radiotherapy treatment for patients across South East Wales, reducing travel times and improving access to care. The new unit features two linear
accelerators, a CT scanner, a medical physics department, staff accommodation and engineering workshops. Patient areas, including consultation rooms and waiting areas, are positioned to take advantage of views towards the Blorenge and Brecon Beacons National Park. Arcadis worked closely with Kier Construction and Velindre NHS Trust to deliver the project. Arcadis also led the design of
19 Hills Health & Wellbeing Centre
n The University of Warwick has launched medtech spin-out VerIQ Limited with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, combining Warwick Medical School expertise with a commercial delivery model to create a national clinical trials platform enabling faster, higher- quality and more cost-effective evaluation and adoption of new technologies across the NHS.
in Newport, part of the Welsh Government’s programme to improve community health access. The centre, recently opened to the public, includes clinical spaces, dental services, community wellbeing areas and agile staff bases, supporting preventative care and wider community health initiatives. Andrew Street, principal and UK
healthcare practice group manager at Arcadis Architecture and Urbanism, said: “The completion of both projects underscores our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality
healthcare facilities. Our teams have worked hard to exceed expectations and create spaces that will have a lasting positive impact on local communities.” Nicola Prygodzicz, chief executive of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, added: “These developments demonstrate thoughtful, innovative design that meets the needs of our communities. The new Velindre unit and 19 Hills Centre are significant steps forward in improving health and wellbeing across Gwent and South East Wales.”
£25 m unit planned for Suffolk Trust
Morgan Sindall has been appointed by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a £25 m Endoscopy Unit at Newmarket Community Hospital. The construction works are
valued at £15 m. The purpose-built facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. The two-storey, 2,300 sq m
development will expand diagnostic and specialist care provision in the area, providing endoscopy services alongside paediatric audiology and training facilities. The Trust expects the new unit to improve access to care
for residents of Newmarket and surrounding communities, while easing pressure on West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds and helping to reduce waiting times across the region. Procured through the Procure23
framework, the scheme will include four endoscopy rooms, 16 pre- and post-procedure preparation rooms, two audiology suites, two training rooms and a range of supporting clinical spaces. The project team includes Medical Architecture, ETA Projects as mechanical and electrical engineer, and Rossi Long as structural and civil engineer. The building will be constructed using a traditional steel frame with SFS, PCC planks and metal decking, finished with a brickwork façade. Morgan Sindall
will deliver the scheme within a live hospital
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environment, coordinating closely with the Trust to maintain day-to- day operations. The design also responds to site
constraints, preserving existing trees and incorporating the current retaining wall. Modern methods of construction (MMC) will be used throughout, with a pre-manufactured value of 75%, exceeding NHS requirements.
Digital tools will support quality and delivery, while sustainability measures include an all-electric design, air source heat pumps, rooftop photovoltaic panels and a target of diesel-free construction. The contractor has also
committed to delivering social value through apprenticeships, student placements and a locally focused supply chain. The Endoscopy Unit will sit adjacent to the Community Diagnostic Centre at Newmarket Community Hospital, which Morgan Sindall completed in December 2024.
n With up to 1.6 million people in the UK affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, healthcare professionals at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are using nature-based approaches to support mental health, with 150 Midlands practitioners trained by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
n Kids Invent Stuff is developing a permanent interactive STEAM exhibition at Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park Resort in Rotherham, opening in Spring/Summer 2026, part-funded by Innovate UK with strategic lead-partner investment from Enginuity to support education, skills and industry impact.
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
n Fire protection provider Checkmate Fire has named Simon Finnie as its new chief executive officer, succeeding John Lewthwaite.
n UK-based integrated safety and regulatory compliance service provider Complii has appointed Kate Gard as managing director for its water division.
n The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) confirmed that Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, will become DHSC permanent director general for people, replacing Jo Lenaghan.
n Singu, a cloud-based software provider for facility, maintenance, ESG, and building management solutions, has appointed Dominic Gallello as chairman of its Board.
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