The continued release of greenhouse gas emissions is posing serious risks to human health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change is one of the greatest health challenges of this century, enabling the inception and spread of infectious diseases and leading to a rise in non-communicable diseases worldwide. As a sector already facing … Read more
The nation’s ageing population, and the complexity of their healthcare needs, is driving demand for medical services in the UK. Coupled with the uncertain economic climate, this is placing pressure on the limited budgets of the NHS. As a result, Trusts are finding it difficult to fund new facilities, because they are often unable to … Read more
Modular buildings are fast emerging as one of the best ways to reduce the staggering carbon footprint of the construction industry. Building design and solutions must advance and develop with NHS healthcare services as they continue to change. Premier Modular collaborated with the King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to help supply more modular space, … Read more
The capacity of the NHS healthcare system continues to be put to the test by the country’s unpredictably shifting needs, which include pandemic backlogs, social care emergencies and high winter demand peaks. To keep up with these shifting needs more spaces, such as medical discharge lounges, ambulance units, decant facilities and bed spaces, are rapidly needed. Healthcare’s … Read more
As the demand for new buildings increases, the benefits of choosing modular is coming to the fore. When organisations need additional space quickly, modular build is the ideal way to reduce programme times by up to 50 percent – groundworks can be progressed on site, while module construction and fit-out takes place in the factory. … Read more
Preparation for Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre is underway. The hospital is a £28m healthcare project for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) and is being delivered by Kier Construction Western & Wales. The new centre will home two existing independent GP practices – Ringland Medical Practice and Park Surgery – alongside Ringland Dental … Read more
