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News Carillion collapse hits NHS trusts  »  Fourteen NHS hospitals have been directly affected by news that contractor, Carillion, has gone into liquidation. A ‘smart’ approach to design  »  Public Health England has recorded that a third of the population is now aged over 65. And, as people age, they are more at risk of slips, trips and falls. Hospitals go mobile  »  Newspaper reports in recent weeks have highlighted the current crisis within the NHS, with appointments being cancelled and hospitals lacking the beds and staff they need to meet the needs of a growing number of patients. A new life, a new approach  »  Healthcare environments have come under the spotlight in recent years, with a much-greater emphasis on using design to improve and enhance the experience for patients, staff and visitors. Are you sitting comfortably?  »  Manufacturers have been working closely with health and care operators to create the next generation of therapeutic seating designs. A call of duty  »  Two of biggest challenges currently facing care home operators are a lack of funding and an increased demand from regulators to continuously improve performance. Seeing the light!  »  The humble lightbulb has evolved beyond recognition in recent years and there are now more variations and types of products available than ever before.

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GP surgeries go large - the rise of the super practice  »  The Government has announced plans to drive transformation in the primary care sector within the next five years, with thousands of GP practices destined for closure and over 7,500 surgeries becoming 1,500 ‘super practices’.

Bed shortages increase interest in care homes market  »  Over the next five years demand for care home places is expected to far exceed the number of bed spaces available. Pressures will see a necessary increase of around 9,000 bed spaces each year, while the current rate of care home development is at 5000-6000, leading to a substantial shortfall.

Ancient metal proves its worth in bug battle  »  Approximately four million people across the EU acquire a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) every year, of which approximately 37,000 of those die as a result.

Hand dryers help drive efficiencies  »  Washrooms in hospitals, health centres and care homes are a recognised breeding ground for potentially-harmful bugs. And hand hygiene is crucial to reducing the spread of infection within these settings.