As the Olympics Games kick off, we explore how both local and central governments can reduce barriers for those who want to get active.

Alex Lawrence, head of health & social care, techUK sets out techUK’s Five Point Plan for CareTech.

James Berry from the Property Care Association (PCA) looks at causes of damp and mould, as well as explaining why tenant lifestyle should not automatically take the blame.

A multi-award-winning social enterprise is calling on more local authorities in the UK to join the fight against period poverty following successes in its native Scotland

Michael Laing, director of integrated community services, County Durham Care Partnership explains the collaboration between the NHS and
local authorities

Cllr Martin Tett, health and social care spokesperson for the County Councils Network reveals some of the findings from a recent report investigating the potential of technology to support those with social care needs

Grace Pollard analyses the six core benefits of community power and charting a different way for people, communities and public services to collaborate

Will business as usual dominate the workplace agenda once more as restrictions ease? Adrian Wakeling, Senior Policy Adviser at Acas, discusses

Ross Matthewman explains the vital role environmental health professionals play in keeping our communities safe and protecting our environment

Sue Morgan, Executive Director of the Design Council, discusses the relationship between health and well-being and active travel

Dr Eleanor Roy, Health and Social Care Policy Manager at CIPFA, explores the benefits of joined up policy making across health and care

When this is all over, will it be said that ‘it took a pandemic to put mental health where it should be?’ Adrian Wakeling discusses

Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the need to ensure hospitals have a humidity level so that viruses cannot spread

Does prescribing contact with nature to boost mental health actually work? Dom Higgins examines the issue

Fay Holland, from national community charity Groundwork, looks at the benefits of investing in our community spaces

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Event Diary

Returning to the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June, Road Transport Expo (RTX) is back with its winning ‘All about the truck’ formula.

19-20 November 2025, ExCeL London

elementalLONDON’s debut show is the latest launch from the team behind InstallerSHOW, building on the success of the elemental digital brand, which delivers news, views and solutions on reaching net zero to its audience of built environment professionals.

Education Business LIVE is a carefully designed conference and exhibition bringing together education people with a passion for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching.

Supplier Profiles

Frontline Cleaners Express

At Frontline Cleaners Express Ltd, we understand the importance of a pristine, hygienic environme

Tinytag

Gemini Data Loggers, established in 1984, designs and manufactures the Tinytag range of data logg