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NEWS

 

Junior doctors threatened with GMC referral for refusing locum work

 

Juniors at NHS trusts have been found to be threatened with referral to the GMC for refusing to take on locum work.....read more

Number of people waiting over a year for surgery up 400 per cent in Wales

 

The number of people waiting over 12 months for an operation in Wales has risen by over 400 per cent in the past four years.....read more

NHS secret cost-cutting drive revealed

 

Health trusts have been told to review hospital referrals every week in an attempt to cut numbers by 30 per cent, a leaked memo has revealed.....read more

NHS ‘leaking millions’ in PFI contracts

 

The NHS is ‘leaking’ money to private companies in contracts to build and run hospitals, a new report says.....read more

New framework aims to save public sector more than £5 million over next four years

 

NHS SBS has launched a new estates and facilities framework that enables public sector organisations to access a range of specialist services.....read more

 

FEATURES

 

Accessing good parking with the NHS

 

Dave Smith, of the British Parking Association, looks at the challenge of managing parking and ensuring fair access for everyone.....read more

Recognising progress in healthy NHS catering

 

Stewart McKenzie looks at the role that healthy catering in the NHS has to play in the fight against obesity and diabetes.....read more

 

EVENTS

 

Health and Care Innovation Expo 2017

 

11th-12th September 2017, Manchester Central, Manchester

Health and Care Innovation Expo 2017 returns to Manchester Central on 11th and 12th September 2017.....read more

Infection Prevention 2017

 

18th-20th September 2017, Manchester Central, Manchester
Organised by the Infection Prevention Society, the conference aims to bring together infection prevention and control professionals from across the UK and further afield to share and debate best practice, research and discuss the latest issues within the infection prevention field.....read more

 

SPONSORS

 

ECA Health

 

Leading innovation within the evolving worlds of telemedicine, clinical mobility and surgical intelligence, ECA Health provides a range of technologies that help to drive first class patient care. Our partnerships with Advantech and Dell EMC allow us to combine the latest medical technology with our expertise and support infrastructure.....read more

Arbour Networks

 

Better Care Brings Better Risks. 90% of healthcare organisations experienced a data breach in the past two years, with criminal activity being the main reason for the attacks. Arbor Networks has been protecting the world’s largest and most demanding networks from DDoS attacks for more than a decade.....read more

mySupply ApS

 

Do you comply the eProcurement strategy of the NHS? Send and receive electronic purchase orders and invoices with PEPPOL to and from the UK public sector. This automates processes, increases efficiency and reduces costs. Get started quickly with a scalable solution that creates value for you and your business partners.....read more

GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd

 

Partner up for infection prevention. 
At the Infection Prevention Society conference (18-20 Sep, Manchester), specialist in skin and surface hygiene GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd, THE INVENTORS OF PURELL™, highlight the importance of partnerships to prevent the spread of infection and heighten patient safety. Visit Stand 30 for support with training, behaviour, implementation and technology.....read more

LapCabby

 

LapCabby has solutions ideal for the growing deployment of mobile devices within the healthcare community. We have been developing innovative products for the last 20 years. We make portable storage trolleys and static charging units for tablets, mini devices, iPads and more. Apply for your free 60-day trial here.

Parking Solutions 24

 

Parking Solutions 24 specialises in managing new and established car parks. We offer many services, tailored to suit individual needs depending on the size and location of the land/ car park. We are full approved by governing bodies and have contracts with the NHS based purely on our ethical standards. Visit our website or email us for further details and a speedy response.

 

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