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OAG 044 - October 2024

Smart interoperable urban lighting

Urbis Schréder argues that smart interoperable urban lighting is shaping a sustainable future.

What are our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter?

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, walks us through our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter.

Damp and mould: Sharing causation knowledge

David Bly, managing director of Cornerstone Management Services, a company providing independent expert property health surveys, believes more can be done to fight year-on-year damp, condensation and mould issues in buildings

The role of health technology

The Health Tech Alliance explores the critical role that health technology plays in the prevention of ill health within the NHS.

Securing Europe’s health future: The need for a safe blood supply

The regular supply of safe blood is crucial for health systems worldwide. In this article, the Blood Transfusion Association explains how the EU’s updated SoHO Regulation is impacting the sustainable and safe supply of life-saving blood products.

A sustainable approach to simplifying lower limb wound care

Adam Mence, Senior Brand Manager at L&R Medical UK, discusses the challenges of lower limb wound management and the benefits of driving evidence-based and self-care interventions.

Creating a research home for ME/CFS, Long Covid, and others

Despite the significant disease burden, Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), previously known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), lacks effective diagnostics and therapeutics. Emily Taylor, President and CEO of Solve M.E., explains why dedicated research for Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions and Illnesses (IACCIs) such as ME/CFS is vitally needed.

NHS England co-develops Framespan, the Framework Platform

Greg Jackson, Sales Manager at Framespan, discusses the recent endorsement of Framespan by NHS England and its role in supporting the commercial strategy of the NHS and wider public sector

Addressing access to healthcare for under-served communities

The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively working to improve access to healthcare for under-served communities, targeting low-income, rural, and marginalized populations. Zisis Kozlakidis and Debra Leiolani Garcia provide an overview of these initiatives.

Leading the charge in cancer care: How innovation and collaboration are helping to clear the NHS cancer backlog

Driven by personal loss, this healthcare leader shares how their organisation (SAH Diagnostics) partners with the NHS, combining innovation and clinical excellence to reduce NHS cancer backlogs and improve patient outcomes in an exclusive interview with Open Access Government.

Understanding young onset dementia

Jules Knight, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Young Onset Dementia at Dementia UK, tells us about the prevalence of young onset dementia and some of the challenges that people living with dementia can face.

Integrated operating theatre: Supporting the NHS Net Zero targets

Ingo Aicher, Managing Director of JAV Medical Systems, walks us through the firm’s first near net zero integrated operating theatre system, ITOT – The “Integrated Theatre Of Things” that reduces CO2 emissions and provides cost savings.

Why the NHS is seeking to make patient media systems free

As more and more trusts refresh ageing patient media systems, they are also exploring ways to inform, educate and stimulate patients. Dean Moody, healthcare services director for Airwave Healthcare, explains why.

The future of health infrastructure: Building for a net zero NHS

Lorna Rothery spoke to Olivia Murphy-Fawcett, Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at NHS Shared Business Services, about how the UK’s health system is working to reduce its carbon emissions and reach a net zero NHS.

How private 5G can align with Labour’s vision for a healthier, smarter future

Iqbal Singh Bedi, Managing Partner at Intelligens Consulting details how private 5G can align with Labour’s vision for a healthier, smarter future.

Embracing the next stage of BTOM: The vital role of environmental health

Mark Elliott, President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, champions the critical role of environmental health in the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model.

Tackling AMR and medicine shortages in the EU

How can the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation help tackle current challenges, including medicine shortages and antimicrobial resistance, across Europe? We put the question to Rainer Becker, Director for Medical Products and Innovation at DG SANTE.

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