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Why are people turning away from vaccinations?
In 1955 people lined up to receive the polio vaccine as if a new iPhone had just been released. Thanks…
The Mental Health Act review – from report to reality
It is hard to overstate the importance of the Mental Health Act (MHA) for individuals who, in the midst of…
Resolving endoscope storage issues, and saving money along the way
In the current financial environment, to dispense with recurring problems, while at the same time saving money (rather than spending…
Staying on track: delivering transformational NHS improvements at pace
Jonathan Lofthouse, Director of Improvement at Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, explains how the NHS can bring about significant change…
PFI in Healthcare: What went wrong? What went right? And why does that matter?
Following a successful career as a lawyer, Barry Francis has helped to deliver significant infrastructure projects across the public and…
Why partnership and collaboration is essential to recruit and retain health and social care staff
Joanne Tyler-Fantom, Deputy Director of Human Resources, Leicester Royal Infirmary & Chair of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Attraction and…
The medical cannabis campaign is not yet over
A year ago, five-year-old Alfie Dingley was at the mercy of daily seizures that threatened his life and subjected him…
Heart in the machine: how AI is transforming cardiovascular diagnosis
Ross Upton, CEO and Academic co-founder of Ultromics discusses how Artificial Intelligence will provide increasingly needed help to clinicians…
Tackling the rise of E. coli with effective hand hygiene
Within healthcare settings, E. coli infections have increased by one fifth in the last five years, costing the NHS £…
Turning universal healthcare into a 21st Century reality
The basis on which our National Health Service should be operating for future generations has been set out once again. But how…