NEWS
Young obesity levels rise ten-fold in last four decades
New research has claimed that obesity levels among children and teenagers have risen ten-fold in the last four decades.....read more
Trust launches No Delays in 7 Days initiative
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation has launched its No Delays in 7 Days initiative to eliminate delays and positively impact patient care.....read more
Pay cap on NHS staff to be lifted
Jeremy Hunt has said the cap on NHS staff pay will be scrapped but fell short of saying whether extra funding would be allocated to the NHS to cover the cost.....read more
GPs should be on list of shortage occupations
The RCGP has urged for GPs to be added to the UK’s list of shortage occupations, to ease overseas doctors being recruited in the UK.....read more
Better specialist community care to lower admissions
Local authorities and NHS bodies should provide specialist community care for people with learning disabilities.....read more
FEATURES
How can GPs get the IT they need?
Technology can help general practice to meet the pressures on it. However this this will take scale, funds and skills, say Dr Neil Paul.....read more
Saving money through FM services
Peter Akid describes how the newly-launched Hard Facilities Management framework provides access to a huge range of essential goods and services.....read more
EVENTS
ehi LIVE 2017
31st October-1st November 2017, NEC, Birmingham
ehi LIVE is the UK's number one show for all those involved in digital health, hospital information, cyber security and healthcare innovation. The show takes place from the 31 October to 1 November 2017 at the NEC Birmingham, with more than 4,000 professionals dedicated to IT healthcare in attendance......read more
Patient First 2017
21st-22nd November 2017, ExCeL, London
Patient First, the UK's largest patient safety event, will return to London's ExCeL on 21-22 November 2017.....read more
SPONSORS
Forcare
The time is now for interoperability - Software to help STPs improve patient care. Unlock patient information from different sources with Forcare’s powerful interoperability tools. Fully compliant with open standards, ensuring maximum connectivity between existing systems, while patient privacy is managed. Visit Forcare at ehi Live – book a meeting now.....read more
Daikin Applied UK
Daikin Applied UK successfully bid to work with Skanska on the design and build of 60 Air Handling Units (AHU) plus 3off water cooled chillers totalling 1MW of cooling for one of the biggest health sector construction projects in the UK. The contract included design, build, on-site installation, and commissioning and maintenance responsibilities. Read Case Study. Visit our website or email us to discuss your requirements.
Ethypharm
Ethypharm is a specialty European pharmaceutical company with global reach and a committed player in the treatment of pain and addiction. Our ambition is to become the European leader for the treatment of pain and addiction and to help patients around the world gain access to high quality and affordable medicines.....read more
Assistive Partner
Hospitals must adapt and adopt proven technology. Scanning patient’s barcodes and scan what's used. Improve safety, enhance care and cut costs. Assistive Partner's hospital inventory management solutions are simple to use and swift to implement. Spend-to-save. Invest less than £60,000 per annum. Deliver savings well over £400,000 annually.....read more
Solar South West
Upfront funding for solar PV – exclusive to Public Sector Organisations.‘I would recommend Solar South West to any organisation looking to benefit from solar PV.’ William Moran, Estates Manager - Musgrove Park NHS Hospital. £0 CAPEX for the projects duration. O&M included. Reduced energy cost from day 1. Transfer of ownership at end of term. Get in touch.
ISS Healthcare
Hospital meals are a crucial part in helping a patient recover. As part of a measured campaign, ISS Healthcare and food manufacturer, Anglia Crown have produced a new video to further explain how they are putting nutrition and hydration at the forefront of patient care.....read more
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