The evolution of the care industry
Over the next ten years, the number of over 65s living in the UK is estimated to rise to 13 million. For those needing additional care support, with care home placements already limited, the homecare industry is expected to see a sustained increase in demand over this period. Mike Williams, managing director, Tagtronics, discusses the […]
Kent and Medway the NHS regions ‘most under pressure’ this winter
New research published by the Future Health Research Centre, supported by healthcare management consultancy Acumentice, identifies 16 health systems under high levels of pressure across both primary and secondary care going into this winter. Analysis from NHS data sources including appointment access, waiting times and ratios of staff to patients is used to look at […]
Inequality in medical devices focus by the Independent Review
The Independent Review has launched a call for evidence to gather insights from experts and organisations, as well as patients and the general public, on the potential racial and gender bias of medical devices. Through commissioning the Independent Review on Equity in Medical Devices led by Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead, the government is seeking to tackle […]
A Founder’s Guide: VC funding in the health and wellness industry
According to McKinsey & Company, the consumer wellness market is estimated at $1.5 trillion with an expected growth rate of 5–10% annually. The COVID-19 pandemic sped this up, with funding being funneled into industries aiming to improve the health and well-being of their consumers. Deloitte’s insights into the healthtech investment trends observed that healthtech investors […]
NHS Digital updates IT security toolkit for social care
NHS Digital’s flagship security awareness toolkit, Keep I.T. Confidential, has been updated to help support social care organisations to improve security culture within their care settings. The free campaign materials, developed in partnership with Digital Social Care, are specifically designed to be used by social care organisations to help improve staff knowledge of cyber security […]
Health and social care shake up on way as Javid endorses review recommendations
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has welcomed the publication of an independent review of health and adult social care leadership, led by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard – and, in what will be the biggest shake-up in health and social care leadership in a generation, is accepting all seven transformative […]
85% of businesses moving to ‘just in case’ model due to supply chain crisis
Almost every UK organisation admits their supply chain needs improving, and over half (58%) think their supply chain needs a lot/significant improvement. That’s according to research from SAP, which says that in response, 84% of UK businesses are planning to move on from the 50-year-old ‘just in time’ supply chain model, which prioritised costs above […]
Why healthcare providers should bring doctor rosters in line with nursing schedules
By Chris McCullough, former A&E physician at St Mary’s Hospital London and co-founder of Rotageek It’s no secret that the frontline of the NHS is under enormous pressure. Resources are stretched, backlogs from the pandemic are vast and many medical professionals are questioning their future careers. It’s essential, therefore, that hospitals are able to manage […]
OPINION: Better services, better lives and planning for a better future
Our ageing population means we have no choice but to look at the ways we can deliver care differently in order to cope with increasing demand. Between now and 2040 there will be an extra 6 million over 65s. As people live longer, more pressure is put on our statutory services. Angus Honeysett, head of […]
Five ways the UK healthcare sector can reduce staff turnover
Turnover rates for healthcare workers are returning to pre-pandemic levels after massive disruptions during initial coronavirus waves. A brand new report delves into which healthcare workers in the US are most likely to quit their jobs, finding that health aides and assistants have the highest turnovers. This was followed by licensed practical and vocational nurses […]
