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New Research Uncovers Pressures and Progress in NHS Digital Transformation 

A new whitepaper from Blue Frontier details key opportunities and challenges for NHS trusts amidst ongoing digital transformation.     Interoperability, patient access concerns, and public fears over AI remain prominent challenges for the NHS to overcome.     The research uses a combination of primary and secondary data to provide a comprehensive view of the sector.     James

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Why do so many UK government projects fail and what can be done about it?

A new book, The Delivery Gap: Why Government Projects Really Fail and What Can Be Done About It by Jonathan Simcock (Emerald Publishing), looks behind the scenes to uncover the problems that plague government projects and offer fresh solutions. 

Successive UK governments have a terrible track record when it comes to large-scale projects.  Almost

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What’s on at HETT Show 2025? The 10 Year Health Plan is on!

This year’s Healthcare Excellence Through Technology at London ExCeL is the first opportunity for health and social care to discuss the 10 Year Plan. From the agenda to all new features like the Roundtable Zone and AI Spotlight, the show on 7-8 October has been set-up to make the most of that opportunity.

The

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What the YouGov Survey tells us about UK Higher Education

By Prof. Oleg Kvlividze, MD, PhD, Provost, New Anglia University

Prof. Oleg Kvlividze, MD, PhD

Last week, YouGov released their latest survey results around Higher Education. The results showed that Two thirds of students in England and Wales say university is poor value for money.

Provost of New Anglia University, Prof. Oleg Kvlividze, MD,

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Dartford and Gravesham implements Clinisys ICE for radiology and pathology orders

The successful go-live for the order communications system lays a foundation for further IT developments at the Trust and its pathology network

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has taken a significant step towards a more digital future by rolling out electronic test ordering using Clinisys ICE.

The trust deployed the order communications system to

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Tech keeps cancer patients informed and entertained following Clatterbridge go-live with Airwave Healthcare

Patients receiving care at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust are benefiting from a modern patient entertainment system that is providing important comfort during long hospital stays and helping to inform people about their care, whilst alleviating pressure on busy wards.

The trust has worked with Airwave Healthcare to deploy the MyCareTV service,

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Could the ‘Uberisation’ of Locum Cover in Dental Practices, Be A Blueprint for Recruitment Process Across the Entire NHS?

By Dr Eugene Bojé

The UK dental sector is facing an unprecedented staffing challenge. NHS dentistry, already under pressure from underfunding and recruitment shortages, is now contending with volatile workforce availability and surging patient demand. The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned of an “existential crisis” for NHS provision, while a 2023 General Dental

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Devon and Cornwall hospitals initiate digital pathology with Sectra

Cancer patients will benefit from the potential for faster diagnosis and better access to specialist opinions, following the go-live of a digital pathology solution across five NHS sites in Devon and Cornwall.  

Technical and clinical deployment of the pathology module of Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution has now taken place at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS

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Unlocking the 10 Year Health Plan

The government’s plan for the NHS is a huge document. Jane Stephenson, chief executive of SPARK TSL, argues the key to unlocking its digital ambitions is to consider what it has to say about the shift from CDs to digital music.

Jane Stephenson

How can trusts and health boards make the same shift from

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Alcidion grows top talent in the UK, with new MD, CCIO and CRO appointments

Dr Paul Deffley

Alcidion has announced the addition of three new appointments to their UK-based team, with one internal promotion and two external recruits. Dr Paul Deffley has been announced as the UK Managing Director, with Tracy McClelland and Darren Ransley joining as global Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) and Chief Revenue Officer (UK),

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A Call for Action on Unregulated Medical Tourism: Protecting UK Patients and the NHS

By Kagan Seymenoglu, Founder and CEO of Longevita

Kagan Seymenoglu

Since the early 2000s, the global medical tourism industry has grown at a remarkable pace. Once accessed by the wealthy seeking luxury treatments abroad, it is now a mainstream option for many UK citizens – particularly in the field of elective cosmetic procedures such

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Why We Need Stronger Regulation For Online Weight Loss Drug Access

By Dr Ramoo, Medical Director, Bramacare

The UK is witnessing a sharp and largely unchecked rise in the use of weight loss injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy. While these drugs have proven clinical value when prescribed appropriately, their growing availability online, often without medical oversight, is creating a new and urgent public health

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Great plan: now we need to get real about digital delivery  

The government’s big plan for the 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS laid out a big role for delivery. However, the Highland Marketing advisory board felt the missing implementation plan will have some big issues to address, from addressing the state of NHS IT today, to finding the time and money to deliver

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HCRG Care Group Marks 100 Days of Community Health Transformation Across BSW and Surrey

Integrated care, digital access, and frontline innovation reshape health services for thousands of families and adults across BSW and Surrey.

After the Government recently launched its 10-Year Health Plan to modernise the NHS and bring care closer to communities, HCRG Care Group – the UK’s largest specialist community services provider – is today celebrating

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New Anglia University Expands Clinical Rotation Network Through Ten New NHS Partnerships

New Anglia University (NAU) has announced a significant expansion to its UK Clinical Rotation Network by partnering with 10 additional NHS hospitals. This initiative provides NAU medical students with enhanced opportunities for real-world clinical training across a broad range of NHS facilities in London, Shropshire, and the West Midlands.

The Newly Partnered NHS Hospitals

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Delivering efficiency and consistency in critical hospital assets

Where healthcare environments are increasingly complex and diverse, operational effectiveness is not just a goal; it is a necessity. From acute primary care to major trauma services, the daily functioning of thousands of clinical and microbiological assets underpins patient care and safety. Yet, a challenge remains: performance data for these critical assets is often

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Barts Health takes ‘giant step’ for medical research with Sectra

Previously untapped insights from large volumes of anonymised diagnostic images could enable ground-breaking research and medical innovations needed to enhance patient care, following a first of its kind technology deployment in the NHS.

Barts Health NHS Trust, which serves one of the largest and most diverse patient populations in the country, has become the

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Worlds Apart.  Could Rethinking Medical Education Help Solve the UK’s GP Shortage?

By Tamara Leslie, Medical Student at New Anglia University, Anguilla

The NHS is amid a long-anticipated workforce crisis, and few areas are feeling the strain more acutely than general practice. A shortfall of over 4,200 GPs in England is just the start. Despite ministerial pledges and long-term workforce plans, the supply of newly qualified

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Anna Jackson joins TTC Group as Chief Operating Officer 

Focusing on delivering great user experiences and driving operational evolution

Appointing Anna Jackson as its new Chief Operating Officer, training and compliance expert, TTC Group, has reconfirmed its focus on delivering the best possible experiences to employees, customers and prospective customers. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence, Anna is perfectly placed

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The Ageing Population Crisis: Why Housing Reform Cannot Wait

Professor Glenda Cook, Director of the Better Living in Later Life Research Group at Northumbria University and spokesperson for Stiltz Homelifts, issues a stark warning:

“Ignoring the housing needs of our ageing population is no longer an option. Change is not only overdue—it is critical.”

Britain faces a demographic time bomb that demands immediate

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