NHS Supply Chain pilots new online catalogue with five trusts to improve product ordering
Over the past 18 months, NHS Supply Chain has been designing and building a new online catalogue, in collaboration with five pilot NHS trusts. Some…
NHS guidance sets out practical steps at each stage of the procurement or commissioning lifecycle for social value
NHS England has recently published the ‘NHS Social Value Playbook’, which provides guidance on applying social value in the procurement of NHS goods and services,…
UK Government announces NHS collaboration and growth opportunities for UK medtech
The UK Government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy, setting out a 10-year mission to…
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England: Key policies for assistive tech professionals
The UK Government has published the long-awaited NHS 10-year plan, which sets out the government’s priorities and policies for the health service in England. Entitled…
Scottish Government to provide a focal point for training, digital and support to health boards
Supporting people to lead longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives will be at the heart of two new ten-year plans published by the Scottish Government,…
Overall NHS CHC spending decreased by 42 percent in 2023/24 compared to previous year
New data gathered from Winston Solicitors via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to NHS England reveals the stark differences in NHS funding for continuing healthcare (CHC) across England’s…
Mobility aid return scheme helps Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust save £70k each year
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is calling on the local community to return unused mobility aids, including crutches and Zimmer frames, to help ensure…
NHS Supply Chain appoints new Chair of NHS Advisory Board for Procurement and Supply
Joe Harrison CBE, Chair of the NHS Advisory Board for Procurement and Supply at NHS Supply Chain Joe Harrison CBE has been appointed by NHS…
BHTA FOI sheds light on NHS Supply Chain’s price increase requests from suppliers
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has acquired important information from NHS Supply Chain through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to Supply Chain…
Walking aids return scheme launches in London to improve patient access to walking aids
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a walking aids return scheme. This initiative will benefit the environment by reducing waste and carbon emissions…