News & Views - Page 21
Digital access: a cause and solution to health inequality
Globally, more people own a mobile phone than they do a ;But currently, lack of access to technology is deepening inequalities across…
Advanced PACS Display launched by Bender UK
Bender has launched a new, premium PACS Console for use in operating rooms and critical care areas. The PACS Console…
Why a one-size-fits-all approach could be the future for hospital construction
Patrick Morrison, Pre-contract Manager for healthcare at NG Bailey, explores why modern methods of construction are key to the future…
The tragic consequences of Covid for end of life care
Gemma Lindfield, a barrister specialising in family law, outlines how the pandemic has added further trauma to families and patients…
NHS waitlists to reach 10 million by April
New figures suggest that one in six people will be on an NHS waiting list by April following pandemic disruption to elective care…
The new NHS reforms: long overdue or a poorly timed power grab?
The Government formally released a white paper last week aiming to legislate the process of joining up health and care services, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and achieve greater ;What has been the reaction from the health…
Beware the law of unintended consequences
Ben Howlett, Managing Director of Public Policy Projects, gives his take on the Government's new White Paper for health and…
Covid-19 having stark impact on England’s most deprived areas
More deprived and densely populated areas of England had far higher infection rates than the wealthy sections of the country…
Crystal Palace FC donates stadium to aid NHS vaccination drive
Along with Premier League football, Crystal Palace will now also be home to a major NHS vaccination centre. (Above photo: Dan Weir/PPAUK)…
Digital technology: the key to more inclusive healthcare
Dr Noel O’Kelly, Spirit Digital, stresses the need to maintain the digital momentum in healthcare. 2020 saw a huge increase…