http://www.hefma.org.uk/news.php RSS news feed for HefmA http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/3663-launches-catering-equipment-website/10368 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/3663-launches-catering-equipment-website/10368 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:51:00 +0000 The site offers 5,000 products broken down by category for example cutlery, crockery, utensils andamp; kitchenware, heavy equipment and... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/works-begin-on-cynon-valley-neighbourhood-hospital/10365 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/works-begin-on-cynon-valley-neighbourhood-hospital/10365 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:38:00 +0000 Construction work is expected to be completed by spring 2011 and the new hospital will open and replace the outdated... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/new-welsh-assembly-government-funding-for-bryn-y-neuadd-hospital/10316 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/new-welsh-assembly-government-funding-for-bryn-y-neuadd-hospital/10316 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:58:00 +0000 The funding will enable the electrical infrastructure the majority of which is almost 30 years old to be... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/achievement-of-target-to-create-5000-health-apprenticeships/10311 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/achievement-of-target-to-create-5000-health-apprenticeships/10311 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:13:00 +0000 Last year both the NHS and social care services agreed to provide a major contribution to the Prime Minister's commitment,... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/bicester-forum-sees-outline-schemes-for-new-hospital/10303 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/bicester-forum-sees-outline-schemes-for-new-hospital/10303 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:55:00 +0000 The framework, which has been produced by Oxford Architects GBS, is designed to help NHS Oxfordshire and potential bidders during... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/scottish-government-tackle-obesity-through-public-sector-catering/10273 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/scottish-government-tackle-obesity-through-public-sector-catering/10273 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:07:00 +0000 The 'Preventing Overweight and Obesity' document warns that if action is not taken, by 2030 nearly four in ten Scots... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/medway-hospital-brings-dignity-to-mealtimes/10272 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/medway-hospital-brings-dignity-to-mealtimes/10272 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:53:00 +0000 Thursday 25th February is Dignity Action Day and Medway is using the day to "ensure patients are treated as individuals,... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/nhsmail-hits-major-milestone/10271 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/nhsmail-hits-major-milestone/10271 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:34:00 +0000 The NHSmail team began migrating 350,000 existing users to a new service in January 2009, based on Microsoft Exchange 2007.... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/work-begins-on-royal-cornwall-hospital-to-improve-entrance/10252 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/work-begins-on-royal-cornwall-hospital-to-improve-entrance/10252 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0000 The 10-week building programme will help the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust fulfil a pledge made in its five year strategic... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/scarborough-and-north-east-yorkshire-healthcare-nhs-trust-launches-fundraising-drive/10242 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/scarborough-and-north-east-yorkshire-healthcare-nhs-trust-launches-fundraising-drive/10242 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:33:00 +0000 The idea behind the campaign came from local fundraisers Mr and Mrs Tattersall who were inspired to raise money for... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/princess-royal-university-hospital-gives-its-entrance-a-facelift/10228 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/princess-royal-university-hospital-gives-its-entrance-a-facelift/10228 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:02:00 +0000 The new look includes a colourful window display in the corridor, funded by the Rotary Club of Bromley. The 15,000... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/midwifery-led-unit-opens-its-doors/10206 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/midwifery-led-unit-opens-its-doors/10206 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:47:00 +0000 The new purpose-designed unit is a low technology environment, supervised by midwives, offering low risk mothers and babies from across... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/chilled-and-frozen-meals-producer-tillery-valley-helps-tackle-poverty-and-reduce-waste/10185 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/chilled-and-frozen-meals-producer-tillery-valley-helps-tackle-poverty-and-reduce-waste/10185 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:04:00 +0000 In just eight months, Tillery Valley, part of Sodexo, a provider of on-site service solutions, has given 55 tonnes of... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/lincolnshire-hospitals-plan-cancer-outreach-sessions/10163 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/lincolnshire-hospitals-plan-cancer-outreach-sessions/10163 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:44:00 +0000 Members of the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service working within United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust are currently looking at... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/plymouth-hospitals-nhs-trust-introduces-new-nutrition-policy/10140 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/plymouth-hospitals-nhs-trust-introduces-new-nutrition-policy/10140 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:09:00 +0000 The aim of the day was to show people what food at the Trust is like and to underline the... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/the-nhs-urges-people-to-sign-up-to-apprenticeship-scheme/10130 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/the-nhs-urges-people-to-sign-up-to-apprenticeship-scheme/10130 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:11:00 +0000 In the past year, over 150 people started a NHS apprenticeship in the region and a further 200 places will... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/health-minister-reveals-funding-for-outdoor-fitness-trails-at-hospitals/10109 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/health-minister-reveals-funding-for-outdoor-fitness-trails-at-hospitals/10109 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:55:00 +0000 The outdoor schemes are being piloted at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny and Ysbyty Alltwen, Tremadog to promote healthy lifestyles to... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/medirest-rebrands-its-patient-catering-offer/10083 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/medirest-rebrands-its-patient-catering-offer/10083 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:37:00 +0000 Maxine Cartz, dietitian for Medirest, Compass Group UK andamp; Ireland, said: andquot;It is really important to make mealtimes fun for... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/funding-for-new-lab-and-equipment-to-treat-kidney-patients/10072 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/funding-for-new-lab-and-equipment-to-treat-kidney-patients/10072 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:27:00 +0000 The new Vascular Laboratory will help identify suitable veins and arteries in a patient's arm for creating and renewing access... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/new-equipment-detects-viruses-at-city-hospital/10045 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/new-equipment-detects-viruses-at-city-hospital/10045 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:26:00 +0000 This new equipment allows the genetic material from the viruses to be extracted and then measured with a high degree... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/west-suffolk-hospital-nhs-trust-appoints-new-chief-executive/10034 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/west-suffolk-hospital-nhs-trust-appoints-new-chief-executive/10034 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:19:00 +0000 Graves is currently the director of corporate development at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where he has worked in... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/rotherham-doncaster-and-south-humber-launches-car-sharing-scheme/10032 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/rotherham-doncaster-and-south-humber-launches-car-sharing-scheme/10032 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:59:00 +0000 The database enables staff to ask for, or offer a lift, to and from work. The scheme is part of... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/n3-wins-e-government-award-for-sustainability-efforts/10012 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/n3-wins-e-government-award-for-sustainability-efforts/10012 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:42:00 +0000 N3 took the award of 'e-Government excellence: For sustainable, 'green IT' or 'carbon-efficient services', at the sixth annual event, on... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/frozen-meal-supplier-apetito-introduces-new-crates-system/10009 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/frozen-meal-supplier-apetito-introduces-new-crates-system/10009 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:42:00 +0000 The result is a more flexible service, about one million cardboard boxes replaced by returnable plastic crates and an annual... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/nhs-derby-city-calls-for-equipment-amnesty/10004 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/nhs-derby-city-calls-for-equipment-amnesty/10004 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:21:00 +0000 Equipment such as bed, hoists, wheelchairs, crutches, bathing aids and Zimmer frames are in regular demand through the NHS or... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/effects-of-devolution-puts-the-english-nhs-ahead-of-other-uk-health-services/9976 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/effects-of-devolution-puts-the-english-nhs-ahead-of-other-uk-health-services/9976 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:16:00 +0000 The report by the independent health charity the Nuffield Trust examines the performance of the health services in England, Scotland,... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/nhs-constitution-now-backed-by-law/9960 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/nhs-constitution-now-backed-by-law/9960 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:24:00 +0000 The NHS Constitution, published one year ago, sets out patients' rights to NHS services and safeguards the NHS for the... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/major-new-32m-st-catherines-health-centre-reaches-financial-close-through-procure-21/9959 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/major-new-32m-st-catherines-health-centre-reaches-financial-close-through-procure-21/9959 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:06:00 +0000 Clients NHS Wirral and funding partner Prime plc have successfully reached financial close on the major new 32m St Catherine's... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/lansdown-restaurant-at-ruh-closes-today-for-refit/9952 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/lansdown-restaurant-at-ruh-closes-today-for-refit/9952 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:21:00 +0000 The restaurant will close for approximately ten weeks whilst works are carried out. Interim catering arrangements will be provided in... http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/celebrity-chef-loyd-grossman-joins-attack-on-government-for-hospital-food-failure/9924 http://www.hefma.org.uk/news-item/celebrity-chef-loyd-grossman-joins-attack-on-government-for-hospital-food-failure/9924 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:34:00 +0000 The celebrity chef was appointed by the NHS in 2001 to revamp hospital menus as part of the 'Better Hospital...