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Targeted updates such as antimicrobial privacy curtains show how small, practical changes can strengthen everyday infection‑prevention measures and support safer clinical environments across the NHS

Simon Brand from the FPA looks at the importance of facilities management before, during, and after a fire emergency

Asbestos remains a widespread and often overlooked threat in older UK buildings, and this article outlines why stronger awareness, training and compliance are urgently needed to protect workers and the public, as set out by UKATA

Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular and Portable Building Association, outlines how the sector’s new Roadmap to Net Zero is helping public sector clients take a whole‑life, sustainability‑led approach

Jake Proffitt of the Water Hygiene Centre explains how sensor taps can improve hygiene and efficiency

Andrew Green, Psychology Lecturer at Arden University, unpacks the science behind VR’s application in mental health treatment, while addressing the complexities of its ethical and emotional dimensions

Healthcare environments are uniquely vulnerable to the spread of viruses and bacteria, making robust infection‑prevention measures essential. From hand hygiene and PPE to patient isolation, enhanced cleaning, visitor management and good ventilation, consistent, layered practices help protect patients, staff and visitors and reduce the risk of cross‑infection

Luella Trickett, executive director of medical devices, value & access at the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) outlines how genuine engagement, stronger category management and a shift to value-based procurement can help the system adopt innovation at pace and deliver long-term benefit for patients and the public purse

The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan promises to reinvent the NHS through three radical shifts – hospital to community; analogue to digital; and sickness to prevention