NHS plans include closing hospitals and ‘centralising’ services
The King’s Fund insists government must be ready to back radical changes set out in NHS transformation plans, including closing hospitals and A&Es
Sustainability and...
What do we know about cognitive development in infancy?
Research into cognitive development in infancy has thrived over recent years, but there’s still a lot we don’t know, as UCLA Professor Scott P...
Gender pay gap recommendations ignored by government
The cross-party Women and Equalities Committee says the government is ignoring its gender pay gap recommendations and failing to tackle the issue
The gender pay...
Three essential steps on the way to integrated health and social care
Mark Raeburn, Managing Director of Capita One, shares three points local authorities should be aware of in their approach to integrated health and social...
Centre stage of space innovation in the UK
Thales Alenia Space is developing cutting edge satellite technology which puts it at the forefront of space innovation in the UK
As we become ever...
Could the first UK spaceport be built by 2020?
Spaceflight Bill aims to send scientists into space for zero-gravity experiments and start commercial flights from the first UK spaceport within three years
New powers...
Council tax rises won’t fix local government funding crisis: LGA
The Local Government Association warns that cuts to other services are inevitable as council tax rises will fail to plug the adult social care...
How do we reduce HIV transmission in Southern and Eastern Africa?
Better understanding of the factors at play will enable efforts to reduce HIV transmission in Southern and Eastern Africa, where incidence rates are highest
The...
Prison officer pay boost labelled ‘divisive’ and ‘poorly thought out’
A prison officer pay boost announced by the Justice Secretary has been slammed as “divisive” and inadequate by the Prison Officers’ Association
Prison officers at...
How accredited security consultants can help manage risk
James Kelly, Chief Executive of BSIA, tells Open Access Government why reputable security consultants and staff training are worthwhile when it comes to risk
As...
Improving building sector energy efficiency across the EU
The European Commission is promoting smart buildings and building sector energy efficiency as part of its recently announced 2030 strategy
The recent adoption of the...
Spontaneous brain plasticity brings hope after stroke
Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but research into spontaneous brain plasticity could offer hope for recovery
Among the main causes...
Social care system on verge of collapse, say Age UK
Charity Age UK say the social care system is on the brink of disaster, with more than a million older people not receiving the...
Tighter data controls: Opportunity and risk
As the EU brings in tighter data controls and the UK passes the Investigatory Powers Bill, iStorage considers opportunities and risks around data protection
The...
How the retreat of big pharma leads to lost opportunities for Parkinson’s drug discovery
The changing pharma landscape means opportunities for Parkinson's drug discovery are missed, but Parkinson's UK has a new strategy to redress the balance
This will...
How will General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affect your business?
For consumers, new data protection legislation offers increased privacy, but how will GDPR affect your business? The Information Commissioner’s Office explains
The General Data Protection...
Ebenstein lab develops new technologies for studying genomes
Researchers in the Ebenstein lab for nanobiophotonics at Tel Aviv University are using epigenetic marks to study genomic variation
Although the DNA sequence is identical...
Innovative oncology drug development: Why not children?
SIOPE asks why therapies made available for adults are not extended to children with cancer, and why paediatric oncology drug development is lagging behind
Thanks...
SMEs have a vital role to play in the pharmaceutical field
Dr. Alexander Natz and Dr. Oliver Sude, EUCOPE outline the role small to medium sized innovative companies can play in developing pharmaceutical research
Engineers warn of Brexit threat to UK nuclear industry
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers calls for the government to make clear transitional arrangements to protect the UK nuclear industry after Brexit
A new report...
