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Afon Technology – Six years of innovation in continuous non-invasive blood glucose monitoring

Afon Technology, founded by Dr Sabih Chaudhry in 2019, has been a leader in diabetes innovation with its Glucowear™ device, the world’s first non-invasive glucose sensor that continuously monitors blood sugar levels in real-time.

Resourcing for emergency services: Optimised shift scheduling system

Blue light organisations are needed to help develop a new workforce management system with automated capabilities that will save time and costs. The Optimised Shift Scheduling system by Crown Workforce Management is being developed to benefit emergency services. Product lead Chris Pollicott tells us more.

Exploring the future of health and social care: Overcoming current challenges

The health and social care sectors in the UK are facing significant challenges in 2024. Ongoing backlogs, skilled workforce shortages, and increasing service demand are creating a perfect storm - but what can be done to change this?

Navigating healthcare inequities and addressing the health disparities of Indigenous Peoples

Geoffrey Roth, Expert Member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), discusses efforts to recognize and tackle health challenges that Indigenous Peoples face.

Navigating the UK health and care worker visa

Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, provides a comparative perspective when it comes to navigating the UK Health and Care Worker Visa.

Six reasons why you should be walking in the rain

England has just had the wettest 18 months since records began in 1836! Many days, we’ve all been holed up inside, unable to go out for our daily exercise because of the rain. So, it might surprise you to know that there are numerous health benefits from exercising and walking in the rain.

Streamline medical record digitisation

OPEX describes streamlining medical record digitisation with a simple, one-touch solution.

Cambridge-based company revolutionises at-home heart testing for NHS

PocDoc, a diagnostics company based in Cambridge, has announced a groundbreaking at-home heart test that promises to deliver results to the NHS within minutes.

UHCW NHS Trust to launch electronic patient record system

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is on the verge of a transformation with the introduction of its new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, scheduled to go live on June 15th.

Elevating digestive health on the EU agenda: UEG’s vision for a healthier future

Having just celebrated World Digestive Health Day on May 29th, we examine the theme “Prioritising Your Digestive Health” and realise it is an opportune moment for us to reflect on the importance of digestive health and our future priorities, both on personal levels and as a wider society.

Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

A gene therapy has successfully restored hearing in five children with inherited deafness.

Do big problems mean big opportunities in the NHS?

As the NHS continues to deal with long waiting lists, staff shortages, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic, Jonathan Patrick believes that now is the time to capitalize on the momentum we saw during COVID and expedite solutions that can help create a better and stronger health system.

Drowsy driving among teens is a major public safety concern

A recent study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting has revealed a significant public safety concern: drowsy driving among teenagers.

Major London hospitals disrupted by cyber-attack

Major London hospitals, including Guy’s, St Thomas’, and King’s College, have been severely disrupted by a cyber-attack that has forced the cancellation of operations and blood transfusions.

Putting the patient first: Accessibility in healthcare communication

Elspeth Bond, Marketing Executive at Synertec Ltd, explains why more must be done to improve healthcare communication strategies for patients in order to improve accessibility and inclusivity as well as promote greater efficiency across the NHS.

Male contraceptive gel shows rapid results

A male contraceptive gel applied to the shoulders has shown to be faster-acting than previous methods, according to new research.

NHS patients to benefit from faster access to innovative medical technologies

NHS patients in England are set to gain quicker access to the latest and most innovative medical technologies, thanks to new plans proposed by NHS England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

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