Doctor working on computer
Ahead of his talk at Rewired 2025, group chief digital officer at NHS Humber Health Partnership, shares his insights on how digital transformation is reshaping patient care and system-wide operations trhough innovative solutions and strategic development
Man in suit being aggressive towards doctor
NHS staff across the UK are facing an alarming rise in violence and abuse, with reports of physical assaults, threats, and verbal attacks reaching record levels. Recent investigations reveal that ambulance crews, call handlers, and hospital workers are increasingly at risk, prompting urgent calls for stronger protections and tougher penalties for offenders
Healthcare staff having a coffee break
With over half of NHS staff experiencing anxiety and low mood, we examine what the health service cna do to improve staff wellbeing
Doctors interviewing a candidate
Starting a new job is daunting enough, let alone moving to another country. What can the NHS do to make sure overseas workers feel welcome?
Healthcare professionals checking medicine stock
This article, written by NHS Supply Chain, explores how standardising inventory management and point-of-care scanning across NHS trusts is improving patient safety, enhancing supply chain resilience, and delivering significant cost savings
Fruit and vegetables
Hospital food is widely criticised for its poor quality and lack of nutrition. As the NHS aims to become more sustainable, should hospitals switch to plant-based meals by default? Evidence suggests that a shift could benefit patient health and the environment - but how feasible is it?
Woman working at a call centre.
The CCMA look at how call and contact centres are utilised across the NHS and how to make best use of them
Healthcare professional washing hands
Almost 25 years after mandatory surveillance of the superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections (BSIs) came into practice, the vigilant cleaning of hospitals and other healthcare environment is just as important as ever
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The NHS estate backlog has become a critical issue, with aging infrastructure and delayed repairs posing significant challenges to patient safety and operational efficiency. The imporatnt of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services like laundry, sercurity, waste management, and general upkeep cannot be overstated
Hospital corridor
In this article, Simon Taylor, estates strategy director, NHS Property Services is optimising healthcare spaces, unlocking funding, and tackling maintenance challenges to create a more efficient and patient-focused NHS estate