NEWS

Best practice adoption could prevent 600 stillbirths

NHS England has said that an estimated 600 stillbirths annually could be prevented if maternity units adopt national best practice.....read more

Millions missing out on seven-day access to GPs

More than five million people across England are unable to book an appointment with a GP outside of working hours.....read more

Survey reveals that NHS cancer care at record high

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey has revealed that almost 70,000 patients rate their overall care nine out of 10.....read more

NHS summer action plan needed says Labour

Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary has called on the government to produce an NHS summer action plan to keep patients safe in the extreme heat.....read more

NHS England told to rethink outsourcing policies

NHS England’s outsourcing of primary care support services to Capita has been labelled a ‘shambles’ by the Public Accounts Committee.....read more

FEATURES

Link healthcare spending to patient outcomes

Barbara Harpham argues for a thorough review of healthcare spending on medical technology, linking it to tangible outcomes for patients.....read more

NHS 70 Interview: King’s College Hospital

To mark the NHS 70 anniversary, HB speaks to Ian Smith about technology advances, social care and the future of King's.....read more

EVENTS

Health and Care Innovation Expo 2018

5-6 September, Manchester Central
NHS England will host Health and Care Innovation Expo for the fifth time on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 September 2018 at Manchester Central. Expo is a unique celebration of innovation, enterprise and collaboration, uniting over 5,000 NHS and social care leaders, clinicians, voluntary sector partners, industry leaders and many more.....read more

SPONSORS

ECA

At ECA we help organisations embrace their digital future so they can help transform the lives of those they care for. As an EMET Group Company we offer a best-in-class approach to digital healthcare transformations by combining the latest medical technology with our expertise and support infrastructure.....read more

Philips Dream Family

One family, multiple solutions. The Philips Dream Family range offers innovative, comprehensive sleep therapy technology with sleek, patient driven design. Dream Family is designed to increase patient adoption, keeping patients engaged and in control of their therapy. Help your patients get the sleep they need while supporting your sleep service and business goals.....read more

The DualCap System™

The DualCap System™ disinfects the male luer connector and the needle-free valve IN 30 SECONDS. The DualCap System™ provides a physical barrier to contamination for UP TO 7 DAYS. DualCap disinfects rapidly and automatically at both IV Catheter points, and it is the only Male Luer Connector cap that prevents IPA from entering the fluid path.....read more

Medstrom Healthcare

Medstrom Healthcare is the only independent provider of bed management services to the NHS, managing over 20% of the UK’s acute bed and mattress fleet. We are an independent hospital bed manufacturer and supply specialist products and services to over 150 hospitals in the UK and Ireland, including the unique Dolphin Therapy system.....read more

Aqua Free

Aqua Free is an ISO 13485 certified supplier of water hygiene solutions specifically designed for use in hospitals and to support the treatment of the most vulnerable patients. Products include WRAS Approved POU and in-line filters for a wide range of applications. Visit our website or email us for more information.

David Wilson Partnership

David Wilson Partnership are architects, project managers and principal designers for healthcare construction projects. We offer a client focussed and responsive approach to all scales of projects, from high profile new buildings to ward refurbishments in occupied premises. We are on the NHS SBS framework.....read more

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