NEWS

‘Major overhaul’ of NHS finance system needed

More resources will fail to deliver results unless there are major reforms to the current NHS financial system, according to a new report.....read more

‘Common sense' overhaul of visa rules for GPs urged

The RCGP has urged Sajid Javid to act rapidly in overhauling immigration rules to allow appropriately-trained doctors to work as GPs in the NHS.....read more

Many NHS trusts lacking a digital transformation strategy

New research has revealed that two-fifths of NHS trusts either have no digital transformation strategy or have only just begun to work on one.....read more

Increase in preventable emergency readmissions

The Nuffield Trust has found a 41.3 per cent increase in emergency readmissions for conditions classified as ‘potentially preventable’ in the last seven years.....read more

Breast cancer patients may be spared chemotherapy

Approximately 70 per cent of women with the most common form of early stage breast cancer may be spared the ‘agony of chemotherapy’.....read more

FEATURES

Making life-saving technologies more accessible

Diabetes UK is encouraging the use of technology to improve diabetes management and save the NHS vital funds. Nikki Joule explains why.....read more

The importance of well-maintained fire extinguishers

The Fire Industry Association's Robert Thilthorpe explains why you should have fire extinguishers maintained regularly.....read more

SPONSORS

Dexcom, Inc.

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MBA Group

Late last year, MBA Group became an approved supplier to the NHS Shared Business Services. Find out how this relationship is helping NHS Trusts to improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs with Hybrid Mail.....read more

Red Technical Services

Whilst engaging with RTS you can rest assured that quality service will be maintained throughout. We are accredited by the NSI,BAFE, FIA, CHAS and JOSCAR by Helios. Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Intruder Alarm Systems, CCTV Systems, Access Control Systems. Contact us by email or call 03337720864.

Isosec

Physical NHS Smartcards make life difficult with business process and management overhead from trying to issue them to permanent and agency staff, in a world of ever-increasing estate size and technical complexity– this process needed innovation. Find out how Virtual Smartcard can transform your Trust to be more efficient for better patient care.....read more

VIVILITE

Experts in the LED market with over 25 years experience, VIVILITE are a supplier or high quality LED lighting. Our product range is tailored to trade and wholesalers who are in the commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors. Get in contact with us today to see how we can help you.....read more

B2B Router

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