Victoria Atkins recently replaced Steve Barclay as health secretary, becoming the fifth person since the start of Covid to hold the office. Atkins faces another busy winter and ongoing pay disputes.

 

This issue of Health Business looks at sustainability, with an in-depth look at how to improve the sustainability of medicines.

 

We investigate the ongoing RAAC situation and look at how best to provide signage in healthcare settings. The Fire Industry Association look at best practice for fire safety for 2024.

 

In technology, we look at a new AI-powered training system and in digital, Matthew Taylor, CEO of NHS Confederation discusses collaboration.

 

The British Parking Association look at some of the challenges facing hospital parking and how to overcome them.

 

We've also got features on energy, integrated care, and frameworks.

 

2023 has marked 75 years of the NHS and at Health Business, we've been joining in with charity bake sales, 1,000 miles and making appointments to give blood. Here's to the next 75.

 

Polly Jones, editor