Over two-thirds of NHS trusts shop elsewhere due to limited availability through NHS Supply Chain
The NHS is missing out on procurement savings amounting to tens of millions of pounds, according to a new report published today by the Public…
Cumbria County Council appoints new contractor for service and repair of specialised equipment
Sumed International (UK), a supplier of medical equipment, has been appointed as contractor for Cumbria County Council for the service and repair of specialised equipment.…
UK healthcare professionals say lack of equipment and beds affects their medical decision-making
A new survey from JMW Solicitors has unveiled that 54 per cent of UK healthcare professionals say factors other than patients’ best interests play a…
New GPS tech to help NHS staff track medical equipment out in local communities
North East-based health tech startup FloKi Health has developed new technology to enable the GPS tracking of medical equipment outside of hospitals and in the…
Disabled children given access to life-saving equipment by UK postural support specialist
Jiraffe is coming to the aid of thousands of disabled children in the UK by offering to transport vital support equipment, usually accessed at school,…
Drive offers range of medical equipment to ease NHS winter pressures and reduce high bed occupancy levels
Drive's Apollo Dynamic Mattress System Helping the NHS tackle high bed occupancy levels during the colder winter months, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (DDH) can offer a…
Innovative monitors to transform clinical workflow and enhance patient outcomes across the NHS
Diagnostic device specialist Hill-Rom has launched the Welch-Allyn Connex range of monitors to help caregivers detect the early signs of patient deterioration and provide a…
BBC investigation reveals over £200mil is spent each year on mobility aids and highlights importance of recycling
Nikki Fox, the BBC’s disability correspondent, has discovered how much money could be saved by recycling mobility aids, such as crutches, rollators and Zimmer frames.…
New water and corrosion resistant rotation adapter gives more comfort, safety and movement for patients
Ottobock has launched a new adapter for its above-knee prostheses, giving wearers more movement, comfort and safety in and out of the water. The 4R57=WR…
‘Hand it Back’ campaign encourages residents to return unwanted medical devices to stop unnecessary waste
Herefordshire Council and Wye Valley NHS Trust are urging residents in the Herefordshire area to return unwanted equipment so that it can be reused by…