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When it comes to its long-standing relationship with the NHS, Brother has proved to be so much more than a provider of paper printers. A collection of innovative products from thermal label printers to scanners, along with a highly regarded customer service team, are helping save the NHS precious time and money.
For clinical excellence to flourish, healthcare providers need organisational resilience and trust. BSI has been shaping standards and developing quality frameworks based on consensus and best practice related to healthcare that means patients can trust that the NHS is providing high-quality, safe, efficient, and effective health services to its patients.
4.3 million people in the UK live with diabetes and the effective management of this condition is crucial. Dexcom is utilising the latest technology to improve the lives of people with diabetes worldwide, thanks to its innovative continuous glucose monitoring systems.
Elcom's cloud-based procurement and supply chain technology, under their Scan4Safety program, streamlines the NHS's supply chain, freeing up funds for care solutions development, enabling staff to allocate more time for implementing these solutions.
ISS is one of the leading facility management companies in the world and has been a strategic partner of the NHS for many years. When it comes to their catering services, we found out that the benefits to patients do not begin and end with the food they are served.
Millions of patients with long-term conditions rely on repeat prescriptions to help manage their conditions. LloydsDirect is a leading digital pharmacy, committed to helping its patients manage their medication needs more easily. We visited their HQ to witness the sheer scale of their operation and learn how they are embracing technology to improve medication distribution, in turn supporting the NHS to be more efficient.
Developed and funded by MSD UK. Reflecting on the notable progress made towards the elimination of Hepatitis C and new transmissions of HIV, biopharmaceutical company, MSD believes that if the same efforts can be applied to HPV, HPV-related diseases, starting with cervical cancer, could become a thing of the past.
Staff shortages in NHS ophthalmology services have led to an increased demand for private companies providing NHS-funded treatment. One such company is Newmedica, which not only provides specialist clinical eye care services but comprehensive training for junior doctors, taking pressure off busy waiting lists and allowing as many people as possible to gain invaluable experience in the ophthalmic sector.
An effective procurement framework can play a huge part in ensuring that clinicians can focus on delivering the very best patient outcomes. NHS London Procurement Partnership supports its own members and other trusts to make decisions that create clinical and financial efficiencies, which all benefit NHS patients.
The use of data analytics to provide a proactive, rather than reactive approach to healthcare is destined to play a big part in the future of the NHS. An example of this is the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System, which is a collaboration between NHS Services, local authorities and other partners, taking an innovative and technology-based approach when it comes to population health management.
One of the foundations of an effective NHS will always be the effective organisation of patient data, but a new age of the NHS requires new ideas beyond the traditional paper records. Oracle Health are taking a unique approach to Electronic Patient Records, working with NHS Trusts to connect clinical, operational and financial data to save time and create more tailored patient profiles.
The large cost gap between traditional NHS services and private medical insurers means that many people have no access to non-NHS treatment options. However, Simplyhealth believes that the future of healthcare lies in more blended models and is offering affordable and accessible private healthcare in a number of ways.
The healthcare systems of the future will need world-class connectivity at their core and as a trusted technology partner to the NHS, Vodafone is set to lead the charge. They are committed to reducing connectivity inequality and forging strong partnerships, all with the aim of improving public health both now and in the future.
Conversational AI has reached such an advanced level that it can now be effectively utilised in treating patients with mental health conditions. Wysa are at the forefront of this AI revolution, thanks to an App which replicates conversations with a real therapist, along with curated programmes and other on-demand support.
Members of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry supply cutting edge medicines and vaccines that improve and save the lives of millions of people. We met Chief Executive, Dr. Richard Torbett, who explains how they are making the UK the best place in the world to research and develop new treatments.
The NHS Confederation empowers and supports healthcare organisations to deliver high-quality care and reduce health inequalities. Former political strategist and current NHS Confederation CEO Matthew Taylor provides a unique insight into the importance of partnerships and collaboration to the future health of the NHS.
NHS Supply Chain manages the sourcing, delivery and supply of healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. Andrew New, the NHS Supply Chain CEO speaks about the future of NHS supply chains in a technology-driven world.
Even one of the biggest employers in the world needs to call on the services of a huge number of highly skilled workers from all over the world. That’s where NHS Professionals comes in and we spoke to Chief Executive, Nicola McQueen about the role the largest NHS flexible staff bank plays as the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday.
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