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OAG 042 - April 2024

Premium paints for superior protection against viruses, bacteria and mould growth

Find out here how Protection Paints provides premium paints that protects against viruses and bacteria and prevents the recurrence of mould growth.

Solutions for digital transformation in the NHS

Ben Riley, Director of Aventius Ltd, concludes a series of articles on digital transformation in the NHS, focussing on solutions to the challenges discussed so far.

Local authority partnerships encourage small cells delivery

Ali Akhtar, Head of Acquisitions, at BT Wholesale, explains how strong local authority partnerships are central to unlocking small cell connectivity.

The natural refrigerant choice and environmental considerations

As the refrigeration industry has matured, natural refrigerants have progressively been displaced by synthetic alternatives. However, Tim Mitchell, Sales Director of Klima-Therm, says a greater focus on environmental considerations could reverse this trend.

Seven steps to boost IT business value and success! – Part II

David P Jacobs, director of MaxVal Consultancy’s Business Value Maximisation Research and Development Programme, continues this two-part series on increasing business value, success and return on investment (ROI) from IT and digital transformation.

Print and post help make London’s pensioners better off

Print and post helped make London’s pensioners better off by over £8 million a year, writes Jason Lusty, Senior Business Development Manager at CFH Docmail Limited.

Towards a European strategy for older persons

Miguel Ángel Cabra de Luna, EESC member from Civil Society Organisations’ Group, explains what must happen towards a European strategy for older persons.

Collaboration and Partnerships in Accelerating Cancer Drug Development

Lorna Rothery spoke to the Cancer Drug Development Forum’s Managing Director, Professor Jaap Verweij and Chairperson of the CDDF Board of Directors, Professor Ruth Plummer, about opportunities and challenges in oncology research and treatment.

Navigating the storm: Addressing the healthcare workforce crisis in the UK

The UK’s healthcare sector is currently at a crossroads, grappling with a workforce crisis that is not only impacting the delivery of healthcare services but is also posing a significant threat to patient care.

What connects osteoarthritis and ageing and what effect do preventative measures have?

Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Wendy Holden, Arthritis Action’s medical advisor, about osteoarthritis and ageing, the key supportive and preventative strategies needed, as well as the charity’s 2024/26 strategy.

Driving organizational success with proven software solutions and expertise

Lateef Daly, CEO of Versatile Solutions Ltd (VS), explains how organizational success is delivered by providing an integrated and automated suite of solutions to create a ‘single source of truth’.

The impact of oral health inequalities in England

Dental Surgeon Dr Shiraz Khan unpacks the challenges impacting dental care in the UK and the measures needed to mitigate poor oral health inequalities.

Animal protection NGO urges election commitments to phase out animal testing

Animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International recently presented its manifesto which asks for a phase-out of animal testing at the Houses of Parliament, including animal testing for cosmetics ingredients to be made illegal.

Advocating for equity in childhood cancer care

A scarcity of suitable therapies and geographic disparities in access to care are impacting survival rates for children with cancer; Lorna Rothery spoke to the European branch of Childhood Cancer International, a pan-European organisation committed to improving outcomes for children and adolescents affected by cancer.

Social care crisis requires government investment

Tackling the social care crisis will ensure people with a learning disability aren’t left behind. Jackie O’Sullivan, Acting CEO at learning disability charity Mencap, explains what the government must do to resolve the issues of recruitment and retention.

Genomic sequencing: A game changer in our fight against COVID-19 and beyond

Ron Gutman, inventor, serial healthcare and technology entrepreneur, and Stanford University adjunct professor, discusses the emergence of genomic sequencing as a vital tool in mitigating global public health threats.

Supermarket EV charging destinations

A new agreement between the Motor Fuel Group and Morrisons will see more supermarket EV charging stations. evec explains the required support this will need, and the benefits of the move.

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