Robert Rea, Head of Innovation at InnoScot Health, speaks to us about the importance of ophthalmology innovation for the future of NHS Scotland and looks at what can be achieved, in this sector, through collaboration. Amid ongoing post-pandemic challenges...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge and Freie Universität Berlin are exploring how gene therapy and the cold shock protein can help significantly reduce neurodegenerative diseases in humans. We hear more below… Scientists in Cambridge and...

With how outdated the NHS’ legacy systems are, it is no wonder fraud is rampant across the organisation. Nigel Hall, Director Client Solutions at Netcall, and Tom Houston, Client Partner for Healthcare at Gobeyond Partners, tell us...

State-of-the-art surgeon-guided robots had their surgical skills put to the test as researchers trialled their use in hip and knee replacement surgery for the first time at Hywel Dda University Health Board. The clinical trial was funded through...

Cyberattacks among UK healthcare facilities are only increasing, with many systems being outdated and lacking proper security. Here, Dirk Schrader, VP of Security Research at Netwrix, speaks to us about how organisations in this space can utilise the cloud,...

The UK’s Fleming Fund brings evidence and people together to encourage action against drug resistance. Recently, it has invested in Zimbabwe, helping the country to generate, share and use data to improve antimicrobial use and further investments in...

Luciane Ragni, Industry Solutions Manager Healthcare at Scandit, talks to us about the current state of nursing in the UK and how technology can help alleviate some of the pressures staff are facing.   With one in 10 nurse posts in England left...

The UK Government has announced its first-ever Medical Technology Strategy, placing importance on medical technologies, and intending to create a reliable, innovative and effective healthcare system for all.   Patients across the UK are set to...

Nurses who are considering a career working in adult prisons can now experience what their roles might be like thanks to a new immersive Virtual Reality app.  The app provides an overview of working in a prison healthcare setting, including the...

Whether your teams are fully remote, hybrid or back in the office, January can be a difficult month for feeling motivated and connected to work, especially with the cold, the Christmas comedown and the financial squeeze that often follows December. For...

Kingston Technology Europe, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, has emphasised the importance of hardware-based encryption in strengthening mobile healthcare data protection efforts across...

NHS Digital, the national provider of IT systems and data for the health and social care sector in the UK, has spent over £10 million on remote working devices to assist with remote working over the pandemic. The data, retrieved by the Freedom of...