HEALTH SECTOR NEWS


Healthcare group announces new London hospital


Electiva Healthcare has announced that it plans to open a new hospital in London in Summer 2026. The Electiva London Hospital, a


purpose-built facility on the banks of the River Thames in South West London, will set a new standard for luxury and patient-focused care, it says. The flagship hospital will feature


two state-of-the-art surgical theatres and ten bespoke bedroom suites, designed for comfort, elegance, and panoramic river views. The development has been carefully planned for convenience and accessibility, offering travel by road, river, and air, including helicopter transfers. The hospital is projected to


generate annual revenues exceeding £50m and create approximately 300 jobs in the local area. It will offer a range of services including corrective, aesthetic, orthopaedic, and gynaecology treatments, delivered by world-class surgeons.


Electiva Healthcare Group


operates a network of specialist facilities, including Electiva Hospitals in Manchester and Glasgow, Transform Medical Services for cosmetic, weight loss, orthopaedics, and gynaecology, La Belle Forme for advanced aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery, and Swift Surgical, a global medical consumables manufacturer and importer. The group plans further acquisitions and new hospital developments over the next year, expanding access to modern, tech-enabled elective care


nationally and internationally. Sayani Sainudeen, executive chair of Electiva Healthcare, said: “This project demonstrates our commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare technology and capability. Our mantra, We Care More, applies as much to our surgeons as to our patients, and we encourage clinicians to connect with us early.” Electiva Healthcare CEO Brian


Welsh added: “This is an opportunity to create something truly exceptional and offer our patients the very best in care and experience.”


Walsall mental health unit marks first year of operation


A mental health unit providing care for older adults in Walsall has marked its first year of operation. The unit, based at Dorothy


Pattison Hospital and owned by Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, opened to patients in February 2025. It supports older adults with mental health needs, including dementia, and incorporates dementia-friendly design features intended to support safety and wellbeing. The facility includes energy- efficient systems, outdoor therapeutic spaces, and dedicated areas for staff rest and breaks. Over the past year, activities


held on the unit’s two wards have included coffee mornings, choirs, breakfast clubs and cookery groups. Lisa Knott and Jackie Moylan,


ward managers at the Older Adult unit, said: “Over the past year, we’ve seen first-hand how much this environment means to the people we care for. Supporting those living with a mental health condition requires patience, compassion and the ability to adapt to each person’s needs. “Every day, we work to create moments of calm, connection and reassurance for our patients; whether that’s sharing a cup of tea, helping someone enjoy the garden spaces, or simply taking the time to listen. We’re very proud of what our


staff and patients have achieved together in this first year. We are excited to keep building on that as the unit continues to grow.” The development forms part of a wider programme to modernise older adult mental health services across the Black Country. This includes refurbishment works at Edward Street Hospital in West Bromwich and planned future developments around a Hospital at Home model.


James Cole, divisional director – older adults at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Reaching the first anniversary of this unit is an important milestone, not just for our teams in Walsall but for the Trust’s wider ambition to transform mental health care in the Black Country. “This facility was designed


around the needs of older adults, particularly those living with dementia, and the impact we’ve seen in just twelve months shows the value of investing in modern, therapeutic environments.”


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NHS SBS launches enhanced gas framework


NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has updated its Medical and Industrial Gases (including cylinders and bulk liquid oxygen) framework agreement, expanding it to the wider public sector alongside the NHS. The refreshed framework allows organisations to source gases quickly and compliantly from fully vetted suppliers. The updated


agreement is structured across four lots and introduces a dedicated ‘Sustainable Solutions – Technology Products and Services’ offer. This supports the NHS Long Term Plan goal to reduce the carbon footprint of anaesthetic gases, including nitrous oxide, by 40 per cent. Anaesthetic gases have a notable environmental impact. For example, a single bottle of desflurane has a carbon footprint equivalent to burning 440 kg of coal, while up to 30 per cent of nitrous oxide in canisters can go unused. The Sustainable Solutions offer includes: n Nitrous oxide destruction units that capture and break down waste gas.


n ‘One touch’ digital cylinders providing real-time usage data to reduce consumption and waste.


n Analgesic Gas Mixing and Delivery Systems that deliver precise volumes, support recycling, reduce environmental hazards, and cut costs.


The framework also covers industrial gases, enabling organisations such as emergency services and educational institutions to access safe, sustainable supplies, and provides monitoring, tracking, and cylinder management tools to reduce waste, and support circular economy approaches.


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