Health secretary, Jeremy Hunt has told the NHS that in order to save £10bn the service must undertake a ‘fundamental rethink’, which involves using fewer temporary staff, reducing drug errors and selling off old buildings. The health secretary believes this must be done in order to have a financial retainer for unprecedented demand for care. … [Read more…]
New plans from the NHS which have been described as ‘radical’, will allow patients to view test results online as well as book appointments. The process is being designed to be as simple and as secure as online banking is. The official report was released yesterday, in which it sets out how patients will be … [Read more…]
A UK startup has created a finger scanner that is capable of revolutionising healthcare. ARM Holdings is a Cambridge-based lightweight startup that has heavyweight ideas for healthcare in the developing world. ARM Holdings is known in the technology industry for supplying processors to mobile giants such as Apple. Now the company is supporting a tiny … [Read more…]
Ministerial micro-management of the NHS must stop, according to the National Audit Office’s report into the Better Care Fund. The report demonstrated that government interference has done more harm than good. The Better Care Fund’s forensic dissection at the hands of the National Audit Office (NAO) fiasco is a tough lesson in the dangers of … [Read more…]
In criticism of the NHS Highland’s adult care services, a senior north councillor has said the NHS Highland does ‘not knowing what they are doing’. The accusations come from Councillor Margaret Davidson, of Aird and Loch Ness. She is known for being an outspoken critic of the health board. At the Highland council’s education, care … [Read more…]
