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OAG 043 - July 2024

Deaf children and mental health

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity for the UK’s 50,000 deaf children. Emma Fraser, Teacher of the Deaf at the NDCS, discusses challenges that deaf children and their families can face and how a more inclusive environment can be created.

Digital health needs women at the heart of it

Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher, from The Health Policy Partnership, suggest that digital health should prioritise the inclusion of women at its core.

Why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change

Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy’s Director of Corporate Affairs, explains why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change, beginning with a discussion about this peculiar market created and nourished entirely by legislation.

Non-invasive blood glucose sensor will transform diabetes care

Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology Ltd, describes the company’s innovative Glucowear™ — the world’s first non-invasive, real-time, and continuous blood glucose sensor.

The EU Knowledge Hub is dedicated to combatting radicalisation

Open Access Government examines a new European initiative focused on preventing radicalisation called the EU Knowledge Hub.

How smart fleet electrification is driving towards net zero

Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, explains how to meet the challenges of transitioning local authority fleets from diesel to electric.

GPT consult: Leading the way as authorising engineers

Founded in 2011, GPT Consult has grown significantly since its origin to become one of the leading firms of authorising engineers.

The importance of accounting for gender differences in cardiovascular disease care

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women worldwide, highlighting the need for greater awareness and research into sex and gender differences impacting cardiovascular care.

Build your defences against cyberattacks to stay safe and out of the headlines

Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis, and veteran of multiple successful digital transformation projects, shares insights on protecting your organisation and identifying security vulnerabilities in the face of increasing cyberattacks.

Innovative social value technology solutions for the public sector for improved efficiency and impact

Tiia Sammallahti, CEO of whatimpact, discusses the company’s innovative technology solutions for the public sector to improve the efficiency of the grant application process and social value in procurement.

Tuning into health: Addressing the quiet epidemic of noise-induced hearing loss

Taking steps to protect our hearing often falls low on people’s agenda, but hearing loss can have serious lifelong consequences.

Rocket healthcare launches specialists care sector app

Rocket Healthcare has launched a specialist employee management and communications app for care homes and social and domiciliary care companies. The Care Home App is now available to care sector companies in the UK and Ireland.

Breaking barriers in breast cancer treatment: The shift towards personalised care

Dr Mark Verrill, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, discusses the importance of personalised breast cancer treatment.

The burden of neurological diseases

Neurological diseases are the foremost cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Open Access Government offers an overview of the prevalence of these conditions.

Benefits and limitations of the European hydrogen bank

Discover Plug Power Europe’s opinion of the European Hydrogen Bank as they take a deep dive into its benefits and limitations.

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.

Osteoarthritis: disease development and treatments

Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy outlines the burden of osteoarthritis, how it can impact daily life, and emerging treatment options.

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