Health and safety is undergoing a period of transformation as organisations prioritise resilience, compliance and operational excellence. This edition highlights initiatives that demonstrate how cultural change, strategic partnerships and technological innovation are reshaping the sector.

Entries for the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026 remain open until 16 January 2026. To look back at the standard set earlier this year, ESB Engineering and Major Projects Wins Safety Culture Transformation Award – Large at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025 shows how structured safety programmes strengthen behaviour and accountability.

Partnerships and market readiness are emphasised in Hydromer partners with Irish firm Avem to expand medical coating access in Europe and UK. The collaboration enhances supply chain reliability and ensures clinical environments benefit from scalable, high-performance medical coatings, reflecting a proactive approach to sector-wide safety standards.

Technological advancement is central in GE HealthCare acquires Intelerad to expand cloud-based imaging solutions. Integrating cloud-based imaging platforms enables faster decision-making and better coordination across hospital and outpatient settings, highlighting the role of digital solutions in elevating patient safety and workflow efficiency.

These developments illustrate a sector actively preparing for the next phase of progress, where culture, collaboration and technology align to enhance safety, performance and assurance.