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Hydrogen fuel cell technology and waterless ICUs on Uttoxeter agenda


The Innovation in Healthcare Conference and Exhibition returned to Uttoxeter Racecourse for its second consecutive year on 9 April, in collaboration with the IHEEM East Midlands Branch, following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. An exceptional line-up of


speakers shared extensive updates on the latest advancements across inclusive design for neurodiversity, clinical indoor air quality, the Carbon and Energy Framework and geothermal solutions for achieving Net Zero in sustainable healthcare, hydrogen fuel cell technology used to supply electricity and heat to NHS Trusts, and the design and


implementation of waterless ICUs. A highly engaged audience gained valuable CPD hours and a greater understanding of, and feel for, the future of healthcare provision in the UK and beyond, asking questions and sharing insightful comment from a diverse range of engineering and estates perspectives. IHEEM CEO, Pete Sellars, underlined the significance and success of the event in his closing address, saying: “What I’ve seen today is that we often talk about innovation, but now we have actually started to deliver it.” He added: “We should all thank each other for not standing still.’


the transformation of the healthcare engineering and


Looking ahead to the future of the conference itself, an exciting update was also shared with attendees; from next year the event will also host and celebrate those making strides in


West Midlands Branch sets out 12 goals


West Midlands Branch has established 12 objectives for 2025-26 – ranging from coaching and mentoring, to supporting professional registration. Progress against the objectives is scheduled to be reviewed in March 2026, with the aims for 2026-27 to be set out simultaneously. The Branch continues to deliver a busy events calendar, with members from local Trusts, SMEs, and Infrastructure Project


I H E E M President


Chief Executive Officer Peter Sellars CEng, FIHEEM


Chief Operating Officer Tania Davies


Professional Development Manager Zanna Mercer


Professional Development Officer Camelia Stan


Business Development Director Paul Fenton


Finance Assistant Nikki Tyler


Membership Development Officer Karen Casey


Membership Support Officer Hannah Davies


Project Support Officer Kaltrina Azemi


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Authority Health lead, Marc Stone, attending a networking event held in February at the Ivy, Birmingham. The event (see photo) provided an opportunity for healthy discussion of collaborative working and social value opportunities. In April, the AGM and CPD sessions took place, with a presentation on water safety and the role of Authorising Engineers delivered by ISHEM, and the Building Safety Act explored by


personnel from JR Health and Safety Consultancy.


For further information on upcoming networking and training events – including sessions with WSP, Hoare Lee, and ones on exploring how to manage personal risk, and the new Procurement Act, please email Branch Chair, Steve Lawley, for further information, and to secure a place, at chair.wm@ iheem.com.


estates landscape, with the launch of the Innovation in Healthcare Awards. More detail on the awards categories and nominations process will be released in due course.


INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT Eur Ing Nigel Keery OBE, CEng, FIHEEM president@iheem.org.uk ceo@iheem.org.uk tania.davies@iheem.org.uk zanna.mercer@iheem.org.uk camelia.stan@iheem.org.uk paul.fenton@iheem.org.uk


Membership & Administration Coordinator Clair Wilkins


clair.wilkins@iheem.org.uk nikki.tyler@iheem.org.uk karen.casey@iheem.org.uk hannah.davies@iheem.org.uk kaltrina.azemi@iheem.org.uk


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