Black Country and West Birmingham CCGs merger proposal set to improve patient health
The four Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in the Black Country and West Birmingham – Dudley, Sandwell & West Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton – are proposing…
Asda to launch innovative virtual in-store GP service to make health consultations accessible
Digital healthcare company Medicspot has announced a partnership with Asda to offer in-store GP video consultations with diagnostics, in the latest high-profile expansion of digital…
Trust merger proposal set to create new specialist services and improve patient care across Sussex
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) and Western Sussex Hospitals (WSHT) have announced plans to pursue a merger between the two trusts, building on the…
Open letter calls on UK Government to extend prescribing rights to AHPs
A joint, open letter is calling on the UK Government to extend prescribing rights to various Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to enhance patient care. Addressed…
Innovative bariatric bed granted patent in the UK and Europe for improved patient care
Benmor Medical has been granted a patent for its innovative Aurum+ Bariatric Bed with stowable safety rails, entitled: ‘Barrier for a Bed’, in the UK…
NHS outlines major plans for urgent community services to deliver consistent health and social care standards throughout England
According to new plans unveiled by the NHS, expert rapid response teams will be on hand within two hours to help support older people to…
Private hospital upgrades beds to new versatile model to ensure high-quality care for its patients
Spire Leeds Hospital has upgraded 65 of its hospital beds to mark the final stage of its plans to replace its previous beds with a…
New AI-driven physio assessment tool to improve health outcomes amongst patients with MSK issues
Jason Ward, CEO of EQL A new AI-driven physiotherapy assessment tool is to be used at various NHS locations in England for patients with musculoskeletal…
NHS Trust launches innovation programme which includes UK’s largest study of wearable tech
An NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new innovation programme which aims to improve patient care and address some of the largest problems in the…
NHS to receive extra £1.8 billion cash boost to improve patient care and save lives
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today confirmed a new £ billion NHS cash injection to help improve patient care, with more beds, new cutting-edge equipment…