New app launched to enhance mandatory fire safety training in the NHS
January 4, 2024
A fire safety app has launched with the aim of transforming mandatory fire safety training for NHS staff through extended reality (XR). Read More
Protecting health workers is a complex challenge, but emerging strategies show promise
November 16, 2023
IFSEC Insider explores the complexities of protecting health workers, as research demonstrates how risk stretches beyond the workplace. Read More
Six companies charged with fire safety offences for blaze which destroyed Cheshire retirement village
August 1, 2023
Six companies have been charged with offences under the Fire Safety Order 2005 following the 2019 fire at Beechmere retirement village. Read More
£400,000 fine for two companies after hospital staff violently attacked by patients
August 1, 2023
Two companies have been fined £400,000 after staff at a South Wales mental health hospital were subjected to violent attacks from patients. Read More
Global healthcare’s security leaders see the benefits of collaboration
July 3, 2023
Healthcare security leaders explain new approaches to dealing with problems ranging from identifying risks to tackling workplace violence. Read More
Dorset County Hospital upgrades outdated fire safety system with 2,700 multi-sensor detectors
June 27, 2023
Dorset County Hospital has completed a significant upgrade of its fire safety systems to cover a complex range of buildings across its site. Read More
Security products round up – April/May 2023
June 1, 2023
IFSEC Insider takes readers through the latest product launches and updates to hit the security market throughout April and May in 2023 Read More
How can security technology help create smart and sustainable hospitals?
April 5, 2023
How can security tech, from networked video systems to centralised access control software, help create smarter and more efficient hospitals? Read More
Healthcare staff get safety alarms as violent incidents increase
March 17, 2023
Pinpoint releases new staff safety alarms as violence in healthcare settings surges. Read More
Inverness hospital uses electromechanical solution for security
March 16, 2023
NHS Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, has been supplied with an electromechanical solution from Abloy UK for increased security. Read More
IFSEC Global Podcast: Episode 10 – Security as a community & responding to crises with Bonnie Michelman
March 8, 2023
Discussing the importance of mentoring, what makes a good security professional and responding to crises' with Bonnie Michelman. Read More
Technology available in healthcare to enhance patient care, experts say
March 6, 2023
A ‘wealth of opportunities’ are available to help the NHS and healthcare professionals meet rising demand through innovation and technology, experts have said. Read More
“People may change jobs, but they don’t leave the security industry” – Bonnie Michelman on resilience and relationship building in security
March 2, 2023
Bonnie Michelman discusses the importance of association engagement, resilience for security professionals and much more. Read More
HID acquires GuardRFID to expand healthcare offering with RTLS solutions
February 13, 2023
The acquisition of GuardRFID will grow HID’s RTLS portfolio through enhanced active RFID technology in the healthcare sector. Read More
Government opens consultation proposing second staircases in buildings and mandatory sprinklers in care homes
January 3, 2023
Several new updates to Approved Document B have been proposed, including sprinklers in care homes and second staircases for new tower blocks. Read More
Taking a lead on safety and security in the health service
December 13, 2022
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) Security Manager Wayne Sherratt explains how technology can improve security in the NHS. Read More
