Dr Ranee Thakar, President of RCOG, emphasises making women’s healthcare a priority in the new 10-Year Health Plan and outlines key questions to assess its impact.
Piyush Mahapatra, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and chief innovation officer at Open Medical, considers the latest consultation on the future of the NHS and argues that what is needed is not a new vision but a plan for delivery and some radical new thinking on the role of healthcare technology.
Professor David Sebag-Montefiore outlines the profound impact of radiotherapy research. Through global trials and personalised approaches, innovation advances cancer care. Collaborative efforts ensure patient-centred treatments, paving the way for smarter, kinder therapies and a future of precision oncology.
The NHS is accelerating its digital transformation, driven by government targets and the need for efficiency. Funding gaps, legacy systems, and varying digital literacy pose significant challenges. A phased, people-centric approach to the NHS digital shift is crucial for sustainable change.
The NHS Elective Reform Plan aims to tackle the 7.5 million waiting list backlog by introducing new surgical hubs and community diagnostic centres (CDCs). This article explores how offsite construction can provide a radical building approach to ensure the plan's success.
Global air pollution demands urgent action. With toxic smog choking cities worldwide and 99% of the population breathing unsafe air, 2025 must be the year for decisive policy changes. A key, often overlooked, target is tropospheric ozone, a potent greenhouse gas and dangerous pollutant.
As we look ahead to 2025, the public sector faces unique challenges and opportunities. With service demands rising and budgets tightening, finding the right balance has never been more crucial.
What groundbreaking strategies are redefining government technology for sustainability in the 2023-2024 report? Discover the future of environmental stewardship now.
Despite challenges in AI adoption within the government, synthetic data has proven to be a game-changing tool that can drive innovation while also safeguarding privacy.
In 2024, healthcare systems in the UK and worldwide faced the perfect storm of ageing, demand, and burnout. As we enter 2025, these trends are likely to persist.
The UK has decided to continue recognising the CE mark for construction products, easing difficulties for businesses for now. To avoid problems in the future, both sides need to agree on a common way to describe and understand construction products.
With the NHS in dire need of efficiency improvements, AI offers a promising solution, automating administrative tasks and freeing healthcare professionals to focus on patient care. However, responsible AI implementation is paramount, but how and why?
For decades cybercriminals have used tactics such as phishing and malware, but the convergence of two pivotal technologies sparked a dramatic surge in cybercrime.
The UK's growing reliance on technology has made it a prime target for cyberattacks. As cyber threats increase in sophistication and frequency, cyber resilience has become a critical national priority.
Abel Delgado, Managing Director of Tunstall Spain, explains the urgency of loneliness as a health problem for the elderly and what other regions can learn from Spain’s proactive and preventative approach, that benefits both physical and mental health.
