Children’s exercise levels fall before adolescence, study highlights

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has indicated that children start to take part in less exercise from the age of seven, contrary to reports citing a decline during adolescence......read more

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NEWS

Treatment could treat one in five breast cancers, study finds

Research by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute has found that one in five breast cancer patients could benefit from existing PARP inhibitor treatments......read more

Elderly need better access to lifestyle advice, Age Concern says

Age Concern has called on the government to do more to offer better access to exercise and nutrition advice for the elderly in order to help free up hospital beds.....read more

Blackpool Council issues £9m loan for local hospitals

Blackpool Council has agreed to grant a £9 million loan for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's front-line services, from its £100 million business loan fund.....read more

Antidepressant prescriptions rise 48.5 per cent

According to figures obtained via an ITV freedom of information (FoI) request, the number of patients being prescribed antidepressants by their GPs in Jersey has increased by almost half......read more

FEATURES

Operation - How safe are you?

The rates of error present a significant challenge to those boring in the NHS. Mona Guckian Fisher looks at near miss events within surgery.....read more

The growth of digital tech in NHS

Andy Kinnear explains why he is optimistic about the growing opportunities and unlimited potential in digitising the NHS.....read more

Stratia Consulting

Free consultation with one of our independent cyber security experts. Find out about important changes in NHS Information Governance, and what they could mean to your organisation. Contact us by email now to arrange an appointment. See more about what we provide for the Healthcare sector on our website

Hicom

Hicom is a leading provider of clinical information software with implementations in over 100 healthcare organisations worldwide. With over 30 years’ experience in the development of software, we understand the needs of our customers and their patients and we work hard to help enhance the delivery of effective integrated care.....read more

Gratnells

Gratnells responds to the demand for digital technology in the Health sector. Gratnells has developed a smart, responsive approach to meet the demand for digital technology in the NHS with its PowerTray and PowerTrolley, keeping portable devices organised, secure and always charged ready for use.....read more

Renaissance Personnel LTD

Renaissance Personnel LTD is a well-established multiple award-winning Health and Social Care Recruitment and Homecare agency well known for delivering exceptional services. Renaissance provides care within private, public and third sectors. The company recruits and provides Specialist Home Care Workers, HCA's, Nurses, Doctors and Social Workers to ensure that care is delivered 24 hours around the clock.....read more

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