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HEALTH SECTOR NEWS Great Yarmouth modular ward takes shape


Health Spaces is working to build a new hospital ward at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston near Great Yarmouth for use both as a Concept Ward to trial principles related to the New Hospital Programme (NHP), and as decant ward while the Trust continues precautionary remedial works to the hospital roof in ward areas. The James Paget University Hospitals


NHS Foundation Trust explained: “The James Paget has reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete panels across its main hospital building. These are the subject of a programme of survey and precautionary engineering work, involving the installation of timber supports, to ensure that the existing hospital remains safe until the new one is built. The new ward space will provide additional capacity, allowing wards in the main building to be emptied while the precautionary supports are installed, without disrupting patient care.”


NHS design and build specialist, Health


Spaces, says the new 28-bed ward, which it has also designed, will ensure that the hospital can continue to provide excellent care, and a supportive staff working environment. In addition to the ward, which includes 71% single rooms, there


healthcare construction journey’, providing a design and build turnkey solution utilising offsite modular construction. It says the use of Modern Methods of Construction has minimised programme time and disruption on the site. Kelvin Moulding, director of Health Spaces, said: “With the modular units now in position, it is clear to see the new hospital


will be two isolation rooms. Paul Morris, Chief Nurse, James Paget


University Hospital, said: “We have made the decision to develop a new ward space that showcases the possibilities of what our new hospital could look like. Providing single bedrooms will give our patients and their families and carers additional privacy, and a quieter care environment. We’re excited that this facility will provide our nursing and healthcare staff with experience of innovative new ways of working – and we will listen to their feedback, and the views of patients – as we continue our plans for a new hospital.” Health Spaces has worked with the hospital team ‘from the beginning of its


Aermec introduces ‘next generation’ of active chilled beams


Aermec says its new EHT active chilled beam offers ‘clean healthy air, acoustic comfort, and reduced energy consumption, while respecting the environment’.


“Active chilled beams can provide a constant air supply, and allow air paths to be tightly controlled, whereas conventional air-conditioning may involve air recycling and pressure changes,” Aermec explained. “By using 100% outside air, the EHT can prevent recycling of air, and provide individual room temperature control.” Aermec’s EHT hybrid induction terminal combines cooling, heating, fresh air, ventilation-only, and air distribution, in one compact device for rooms with ceiling heights of up to four metres. The company said: “EHT active chilled beams offer high performance, good air quality, and acoustic comfort, with reductions in energy consumption.”


Aermec says the EHT’s ‘aesthetic appeal’, meanwhile, makes it ‘an ideal solution for a diversity of interiors’. It added: “The innovative nozzle design sets it apart. Developed using


building starting to take shape. While using modular bays has ensured minimal disruption, it has not dictated design or quality. Working closely with the Clinical and Estates teams, our architects have been able to understand the hospital’s key requirements – including patient experience, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiencies, and have evolved designs in partnership with the Trust and its staff.” In December the pre-constructed modules arrived on site via lorry utilising ‘just in time’ methodology. The internal fit-out phrase is now underway, with the new facilities expected to be operational in late April.


Sam Perry returns to Bender UK


Sam Parry has returned to Cumbria- headquartered Bender UK as the company’s Key Accounts and Clinical Sales manager. He explains that after three and a


CFD analyses, the nozzles’ moulded production quality guarantees an induction ratio up to six.” With no moving parts, the EHT reportedly offers ‘unprecedented acoustic comfort’, while parallel heat exchangers maximise efficiencies, and the unit ‘fully exploits the Coanda effect’. Aermec added: “Consideration was given to the optimisation of the finned coils, obtaining the maximum heat exchange coefficient with reduced pressure drops on the air and water side, for the highest comfort levels. Any dehumidification is addressed by the AHU, resulting in no condensate inside the EHT beam, eliminating the risk of mould, bacteria, and other potentially harmful organisms.”


half years of working in healthcare sales for Europe, he was keen to return to the specialist in electrical safety, resilience, and power solutions, to support its ‘substantial growth’ within the UK healthcare sector. In his new role, he will be working to supply the latest operating room technology to NHS and private hospitals across the UK. The company said: “Bender UK is well-known for supplying market- leading power systems and operating theatre equipment. Sam has supplied clinical technology for 10 years, and his experience and knowledge will aid sales growth and support new members joining Bender UK.” He says of his ‘first priorities’ in the


new role: “My aim for the first three months will be to ensure that I assist with various ongoing healthcare projects, while visiting as many new and existing customers as possible.”


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