Hospital Times provides news, insight and analysis into the acute sector.

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Digital transformation is a vital #nhs tool in the belt of recovery from the pandemic. Our latest edition covers the ‘vision’ and practical application of #digital, with advice from the experts incl. @simonrbolton and @puntofisso Read more here: lnkd.in/gXZTM-MC
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The first licensed Lamotrigine oral liquid medicine - designed to simplify essential dose titration for accurate and flexible epilepsy management - has become available in the UK, and could help the NHS save £1m a year. hospitaltimes.co.uk/first-li…
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BabyBeds from Kanmed, supplied by @centralmedicals, are now in use at the Oliver Fisher Neonatal Unit (OFNU) at Medway Maritime Hospital, following funding from the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. hospitaltimes.co.uk/cms-prov…
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As the healthcare landscape evolves, it’s time to reimagine the facilities helpdesk – no longer as a cost burden, but as an integral element of high-quality, patient-centred care. Lemon Contact Centre CEO, Martin Anderson, writes for Hospital Times: hospitaltimes.co.uk/time-con…
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Flexibility, preparedness and collaboration are vital to the success of any big healthcare projects. Chief Innovation Officer, Dr Piyush Mahapatra @MahapatraP7, shares the inside story behind @OpenMedicalLtd 's innovative skin cancer project. hospitaltimes.co.uk/inside-s…
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The number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts has increased by 98% over the last year, according to new data released by @theRCN. hospitaltimes.co.uk/number-n…
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This summer saw NHS England waiting lists continue to spiral out of control, reaching a record-high of 7.6 million people and prompting many to fund their own medical treatments. Claire Dubowski asks: could insourcing be the solution? hospitaltimes.co.uk/long-wai…
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The first UK-wide inhaler recycling scheme has been launched - a move that could help offset waste from the more than 73 million inhalers dispensed annually. hospitaltimes.co.uk/uk-wide-…
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.@BridgeHeadHDM has been awarded on to the new National Legacy Information Integration and Management Framework agreement, allowing NHS Trusts to procure the firm's Clinical Data Repository solution, HealthStore®. hospitaltimes.co.uk/bridgehe…
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'7 in 10' doctors see no end in sight for ongoing strike action, according to a survey of GMC-registered doctors. hospitaltimes.co.uk/7-in-10-…
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Hospital Times recently travelled to @SheffChildrens, and spoke to Matron Joanne Reid-Roberts and @TutumMedical Managing Director, Paul Rawlinson, to find out about the powerful impact that BEAMS is having on patient safety and alarm fatigue. hospitaltimes.co.uk/beams-ba…
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New clinical trial suggests that an innovative electronic device could finally tackle incorrect nasogastric tube insertion – a patient safety issue that has plagued the NHS for more than 20 years. hospitaltimes.co.uk/trial-sh…
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A new framework agreement released by @NHS_SBS is expected to help hospitals and providers to improve patient pathways from acute care to appropriate care settings, easing the winter bed squeeze. hospitaltimes.co.uk/new-fram…
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Between 2018 and 2023, @MKHospital gained a large set of clinical data. Using solutions from @OracleHealth, the trust has transformed into a data-driven organisation, improving patient experience, lowering the cost of care and addressing health equity. hospitaltimes.co.uk/creating…
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Transforming hospital buildings into heat network hubs could help NHS to reach net zero and give an added boost to local community infrastructure, writes @lucysymonsjones, Director of Net Zero at @WeAreLexica. hospitaltimes.co.uk/the-futu…
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The #NHS has always had an innate desire to drive scientific and technological progress. Harnessing this desire will be key to its future success, writes Associate Professor @drlennardlee, @UniofOxford. hospitaltimes.co.uk/what-mot…
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The health sector is responding to the long-awaited #NHS workforce plan, which pledges to expand training and education places to deliver thousands more doctors, nurses and midwives. hospitaltimes.co.uk/sector-r…
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A single national contract agreement will give all NHS staff access to the latest digital tools, NHS England have announced: hospitaltimes.co.uk/money-sa…
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A year on from the launch of the NHS elective recovery plan, Professor @scarlettmcnally considers what more can be done to support the delivery of the elective recovery. hospitaltimes.co.uk/tackling…
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