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Innovative ‘home to hospital’ service launched to bring ophthalmology backlog down
Service will provide crucial transportation to community hospitals and ophthalmology appointments to avoid treatment delays. Community Eyecare (CHEC), one of…
Wates, Arup and HKS launch partnership to decarbonise NHS estate
Decarbonising Health Estates Partnership (DHEP) launched at industry roundtable to discuss NHS’ net zero challenge. A new partnership to support NHS trusts in developing and implementing their decarbonisation…
Using innovation to assist operating theatres in a Covid-19 era
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare across the UK cannot be underestimated. NHS England figures reveal a staggering million patients were waiting to be treated at…
Failure to integrate services is widening health inequalities
A new report from think tank IPPR has revealed worrying implications for UK health inequality if the government’s health and…
CENTIEL launches UPS to protect power for medical imaging equipment
Leading Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) manufacturer, CENTIEL, has launched a stand-alone UPS specifically to provide backup power for medical imaging…
The pandemic has reinforced a workforce crisis long in the making
The Covid-19 pandemic is worsening the global shortage of healthcare staff. Only sustained, concerted effort led by wealthier nations will…
Amanda Pritchard confirmed as new Chief Executive of NHS England
Amanda Pritchard has been appointed Chief Executive of NHS England, taking over from Lord Simon Stevens and becoming the first…
NHS Digital launches Data Uses Register to improve transparency
NHS Digital is improving transparency about how patient data is accessed by launching its new Data Uses Register. NHS Digital…
Dame Clare Marx to step down from General Medical Council
Dame Clare Marx (pictured left) is to step down as Chair of the General Medical Council (GMC) at the end…
Tecman launch new sustainable PPE innovation to support NHS carbon reduction
Tecman, a Warwickshire based PPE manufacturer, has launched Optec™, a new re-usable face shield to help NHS organisations improve sustainability.…