The NHS is one of the largest providers of waste in the country, producing approximately 156,000 tonnes of clinical waste a year. That waste is either sent to high temperature incineration (HTI) or for alternative treatment (AT), which is equivalent to over 400 loaded jumbo jets of waste
When it comes to energy, one of the best things you can do for the planet and the public purse is installing solar panels on your organisation’s property
Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) is becoming a driving force in the specification of volumetric modular technology in public sector projects – particularly in the healthcare sector. But Richard Hipkiss, development director for the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) believes the government is missing a ‘trick’ by measuring ‘value’ just in terms of a financial calculation
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Centre for Laboratory Medicine has officially been opened by the minister of state for health and secondary care, Will Quince
Dr Jane Howarth, assistant vice chancellor and dean of the Health Faculty at the University of Bolton explains how organisations across Bolton are working together to provide the best training to the next generation
Tania Bowers, global public policy director at APSCo looks at ways to solve NHS staffing issues
Cllr Martin Tett, health and social care spokesperson for the County Councils Network explains how technology can be used to solve many of the problems facing the social care sector
Amanda Grantham, healthcare expert at PA Consulting and David Rees, head of local government at PA Consulting explain how to overcome the barriers which are preventing the transition of care out of hospitals and into our homes
Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food tells HB about the benefits of serving local food
Chargepoint infrastructure is a long-term investment and there are several factors to consider when making your decisions – from duty cycles of vehicles, to a site’s electricity capacity. Chloe Hampton, EV infrastructure strategy specialist at Cenex, shares some advice