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5 COMMENT: Meeting modern pressures in healthcare estates 5 COVER STORY: Power Continuity supporting NHS hospital Trusts across the UK 7
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25 Interview: Healthcare Estates 2025 awards At Healthcare Estates 2025, HEJ’s editor spoke with RFL Property Services who were given highly commended for Consultancy of the Year. Andrew Panniker, Laura Wilkes, and Darryn Kerr discussed projects, innovation, and NHS estate workforce challenges.
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Healing through design Whether for cancer care, emergency, maternity, or paediatric and elderly facilities, flooring covers one of the largest hospital surfaces. Donna Hannaway, Forbo Flooring Systems’ UK & Ireland marketing head, explains its importance in healthcare design.
35 Redefining care on the Falkland Islands Design practice ONE Creative celebrated its 50th year in 2025, coinciding with the opening of Tussac House, the Falkland Islands’ first purpose-built extra care facility. Director Craig Walding shares insights on the project.
39 BS7671 wiring locations: Changing medical regulations BS7671, the UK low-voltage wiring regulations, updates in April 2026 with Amendment 4. Guardian’s Matthew Gilmore explains Section 710 for medical locations, including clearer guidance, new information, and the first Equipotential Bonding Busbar inspection template.
44 Meeting the pressures of modern OEM design Tight budgets, compressed timelines, and rising performance expectations are putting growing pressure on design teams. ICS Cool Energy’s Ian Morgan explores how cooling systems and closer manufacturer partnerships can help ensure reliability from concept through to commissioning.
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Interview: NHS Open Space HEJ’s editor spoke exclusively to Chris King, head of Open Space at NHSPS, to understand how the digital platform is helping the NHS manage and optimise its estate, and why flexible, bookable space is becoming central to the future of healthcare delivery.
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52 Balancing portering efficiency and patient flow With rising patient demand, NHS portering teams play a crucial role in transfers, operational efficiency, and hospital-wide flow. Portering manager Bradley Watson examines challenges and considers whether joint metrics could better align objectives during overcrowding pressures.
56 Modular is key to a sustainable NHS The NHS faces rising pressures and long waits. The Autumn Budget pledged 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres by 2030, expanding local, preventative care. Achieving this requires fast, flexible, and cost-efficient construction, says Premier Modular CEO David Harris.
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