Why the NHS needs a Transparency Revolution after Darzi
Openness around quality and outcomes on a scale like never before is needed to understand and solve problems, prevent harm and complexity, focus resources effectively,…
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The Darzi Review: The NHS “is in Serious Trouble” but what comes next?
Lyn Whitfield, content director at Highland Marketing, takes a look at the Lord Darzi review of the NHS, immediate reaction, and next steps. The review…
Teamwork gets to the Heart of Stroke Data Capture with CaptureStroke
The stroke data team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital reveal their ambition and drive to spread the benefits of CaptureStroke across the whole unit,…
How we Tackle the Staffing “Blindspot” Leaving NHS Services in a Bind
During my time as an NHS rostering lead, the task of staffing rotas safely and sustainably could feel like a continuous game of jenga. By…
Is the Disposable Vaping Ban Saving the NHS from another Health Epidemic?
The UK Government recently announced its plan to ban disposable vapes to protect children’s health and tackle the significant rise of vaping among young people1….
Digitising Patient Flow is the Key to Releasing Operational Capacity
Emergency departments nationwide are dealing with unparalleled pressure, resulting in prolonged waiting times for patients in A&E and an unacceptable rise of patients receiving their…
Region-wide AI Deal to Help Tackle Waiting Lists across Nine NHS Trusts
The Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System has signed a new agreement with its technology provider C2-Ai, to significantly expand a high-impact waiting list initiative…
Revolutionising the NHS: A User-centric Approach to Digital Transformation for Enhanced Healthcare
Since its foundation 75 years ago, the National Health Service (NHS) has seen the advent of many technological advancements. Digital transformation across the NHS are…
Reducing Mortality in Emergency Surgery – Focussing Minds through a National Clinical Audit in the NHS
Jose Lourtie, head of research for the Royal College of Anaesthetists, explains how the National Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Audit is helping hospitals to reduce deaths…
What Should be Top of Mind for the New NHS CIO?
The NHS is looking for a new chief information officer (CIO), and the Highland Marketing advisory board has been considering what should be on his…