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EU unveils Stockpiling & Medical Countermeasures Strategies for crisis preparedness

The European Commission has introduced new strategies aimed at strengthening the EU's preparedness for future health emergencies.

What the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about the need for urgent sepsis care

Stuart Snape, Managing Partner, Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, walks us through what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about the need for urgent sepsis care.

Seeing the way forward for eye care in the UK

Debbie McGill, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, tells us all we need to know on accessing eye care and the leading causes of sight loss in the UK.

3% of NHS hospital staff could have COVID-19 without knowing

Cambridge researchers carried out tests that show atleast 3% of NHS hospital staff could be carrying SARS-CoV-2 without being aware of it.

Year of the Nurse: Improving the nursing experience beyond COVID-19

Dan Wadsworth, Transformation Manager at TeleTracking International and co-founder of the social movement 15s30m, discusses what can be done to improve the day to day nursing experience beyond COVID-19.

How can machine learning benefit the healthcare sector?

Machine learning has already been widely accepted in the private sector, however, it is often feared in the public sector. Here, Simon Dennis, Director of AI & Analytics Innovation, SAS UK, explores the benefits of using machine learning in healthcare.

IPPR think tank proposes 5 care guarantees for healthcare workers

Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses the recommendations made by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) which proposes 5 care guarantees to support health and social workers.

Brain diseases at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Prof Monica Di Luca, President, European Brain Council, highlights the importance of continuous prioritisation and attention to brain research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The role of technology in keeping frontline care workers safe during crisis

Steve Sawyer, managing director of Access Health & Social Care, explains how technology is helping care providers to protect the safety of frontline care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smokers experience lack of support to quit smoking amid COVID-19

Stopping smoking is one of the most effective ways to protect your health from COVID-19, but there is a lack of digital resources available to help smokers quit during the coronavirus crisis. Alan Sutherland, CEO of Kind Consumer Ltd, shares his thoughts here.

Helping key healthcare workers care for themselves during a pandemic

Paul Zuidema, Managing Director EMEA at Ergotron, advises how key healthcare workers can look after their own physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic with the use of technology.

Caring for your eyes whilst working from home

Roshni Patel, optometrist at Lenstore, highlights three key areas you need to address to make sure you’re caring for your eyes in the best way possible whilst working from home.

Better access to health services for Deaf community is needed

Clare Vale, Managing Director of Sign Solutions, discusses how COVID-19 has highlighted the need for better access to health services for the Deaf community.

COVID-19: Who is looking after our healthcare professionals? 

Louise Hosking, Chartered Safety & Health Professional, Director, Hosking Associates Ltd, discusses what healthcare management and the government should be doing to support the wellbeing of healthcare professionals fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.

Pushing forward digital transformation in healthcare

Here, we analyse the role of the NHSX in driving digital transformation when it comes to health and social care.

6 tips on how to look after your wellbeing during COVID-19

Matt Lewis, Director of Hays Public Services, shares his advice on how to look after your wellbeing during COVID-19 and when remote working.

Will tech democratise access to quality healthcare?

Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA sales at EU Automation, explains how greater access to quality healthcare can come from medical data and AI.

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