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Lancashire hospital introduces new ‘proning’ tech to help Covid patients breathe better

Medical by Sam Lewis on March 16, 2021

Doctor says there is 'clear evidence' new four-cushion system for lying on one's front is both comfortable and can alleviate difficulties with breathing

NHS partnership wins £440m contract to provide joined-up care

Business Contracts & tenders by Lee Peart on March 3, 2021

One of England’s largest current healthcare contracts has been awarded to an alliance partnership comprising East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, GP Primary Choice, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Virgin.

Government offers thousands more visa extensions for healthcare workers

Healthcare Projects by Sam Lewis on November 20, 2020

Healthcare workers whose visas expire before 31 March can apply for a free year-long extension

£16m worth of funding to drive digital transformation of prescriptions in Hospitals

Business Healthcare Strategy by Alex Douglas on November 18, 2020

The NHS says these complete, single electronic records have helped improve patient safety across the health service and save staff time, which they can spend on patients.

NHS urges frontline workers to get ‘most vital ever’ flu vaccination

Business Healthcare by Alex Douglas on October 6, 2020

Frontline staff are at higher risk of catching flu due to their contact with patients and those they care for.

PM sets aside £3.7bn for 40 hospitals in “biggest programme in a generation”

Business by Alex Douglas on October 5, 2020

20 hospitals will receive a share of £850 million to upgrade outdated facilities and equipment, with enabling works already beginning at several sites.

Health and care staff now able to claim IHS reimbursement

Business Healthcare by Alex Douglas on October 1, 2020

Overseas NHS and care workers are now able to claim their reimbursement from the surcharge fulfilling a pledge made by the Prime Minister in May.

Duty to self-isolate becomes legal responsibility from today

Business Retail by Alex Douglas on September 28, 2020

People across England are now required by law to self-isolate if they test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

NHS CCG invites public to join virtual AGM

Business Healthcare Projects by Alex Douglas on September 23, 2020

Members of the public can hear from local decision makers about what has been happening across healthcare in mid Essex during the last year, plans for the next year and to ask any questions.

CCGs: A merging mindset

Business Healthcare by Alex Douglas on September 21, 2020

The merger agenda has been a prominent one for Clinical Commissioning Groups across the country for over a year now.

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