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What the digital shift means for the NHS’s digital transformation

As the NHS approaches its 80th anniversary, what opportunities do digital solutions present for transforming health services, including enhancing staff experiences, streamlining corporate services, and improving patient workflows while also safeguarding digital infrastructures and reducing costs?

Leading the charge in cancer care: How innovation and collaboration are helping to clear the NHS cancer backlog

Driven by personal loss, this healthcare leader shares how their organisation (SAH Diagnostics) partners with the NHS, combining innovation and clinical excellence to reduce NHS cancer backlogs and improve patient outcomes in an exclusive interview with Open Access Government.

Understanding young onset dementia

Jules Knight, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Young Onset Dementia at Dementia UK, tells us about the prevalence of young onset dementia and some of the challenges that people living with dementia can face.

Integrated operating theatre: Supporting the NHS Net Zero targets

Ingo Aicher, Managing Director of JAV Medical Systems, walks us through the firm’s first near net zero integrated operating theatre system, ITOT – The “Integrated Theatre Of Things” that reduces CO2 emissions and provides cost savings.

The G-Cloud 14 framework and its approved suppliers

The UK government has launched its latest version of the G-Cloud procurement framework, G-Cloud 14, this is designed to simplify access to cloud-based computing services for public sector organisations.

USDA Forest Service launches $34 million grant program to boost forest products economy

On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a funding opportunity aimed at restoring the forest products economy and creating jobs within the forestry sector.

Fusion energy: The photon revolution in clean power generation

A new report from Photonics21, led by French market intelligence firm Tematys, looks at the importance of photonics in realising fusion energy. Could this be a promising solution for clean power?

UK scientists in the running for NASA’s $1 billion astrophysics mission

A new proposal involving UK scientists has been shortlisted by NASA as part of its next major astrophysics mission, potentially worth $1 billion.

Why the NHS is seeking to make patient media systems free

As more and more trusts refresh ageing patient media systems, they are also exploring ways to inform, educate and stimulate patients. Dean Moody, healthcare services director for Airwave Healthcare, explains why.

e-Invoicing: Some positive signs going into the autumn budget

As the UK government stares into a £22 Billion deficit black hole, and we all share the doom and gloom of potential tax rises in the autumn budget, there has at least been some positive news in the run-up to the 30th of October, and it should not be understated.

Groundbreaking Obesity Bill of Rights launched to transform millions of lives in America

To help address the obesity crisis in the United States, leading consumers, ageing and public health groups have revealed the nation's first Obesity Bill of Rights.

The future of health infrastructure: Building for a net zero NHS

Lorna Rothery spoke to Olivia Murphy-Fawcett, Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at NHS Shared Business Services, about how the UK’s health system is working to reduce its carbon emissions and reach a net zero NHS.

England launches first heat network zones to promote low-cost, low-carbon heating

The UK Government has announced plans to create heat network zones in six towns and cities across England.

A glimpse into the IC 3225 galaxy

Astronomers have recently started exploring the galaxy IC 3225 with their telescopes, this has shown a scene reminiscent of a cosmic cannonball moving through the universe.

How private 5G can align with Labour’s vision for a healthier, smarter future

Iqbal Singh Bedi, Managing Partner at Intelligens Consulting details how private 5G can align with Labour’s vision for a healthier, smarter future.

New airspace travel plan in the UK

The UK is set to transform its air travel as the government reveals plans to modernise its airspace design for the first time in 70 years.

New data use bill hopes to transform public services and boost the UK economy

The new Data Use and Access Bill was recently introduced in Parliament. It aims to improve public services and add £10 billion to the UK economy over the next decade.

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