Health Trailblazing healthcare technology firm triumphs at industry awards Global market leading technology company, Tunstall Healthcare, is celebrating after being awarded for the best use of technology in seniors housing in the Innovation category at the Health Investor Senior Housing Awards last night. The accolade, which recognises commercial performance and investment activity in the senior housing market, was bestowed By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Teesside Nurses & Specialists ‘Bag’ £Millions for NHS **An inspirational idea, from a team of Northern nurses and infection control specialists, has proven to be a winner worldwide, saving £millions for the NHS and could continue to save £millions more. ** North Tees & Hartlepool Hospital Trust workers have created a groundbreaking design and award-winning (2022 UK Business Awards) By The Editor • 3 min read
Health What kinds of disabilities affect mobility? There are many different kinds of disability in the world, and not all of them affect a person's mobility. Some disabilities are not easy for an outsider to detect and can therefore be overlooked despite their legitimacy. Similarly, when a disability is hidden and still affects a person& By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Tunstall Healthcare invests in the leaders of the future Global market leading health and care technology company, Tunstall Healthcare is investing in the next generation of health, housing and social care professionals with the launch of a new range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited courses. Part of ‘Tunstall Academy’, the online courses have been developed by Training Accreditation By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Sheffield Hallam and Canon Medical Systems UK sign MoU Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canon Medical Systems UK (Canon Medical UK) to enhance the development of research and innovation products which will help people move and improve population health. It has been agreed that the collaboration will By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Vida Healthcare combats the recruitment crisis Vida Healthcare is announcing a successful year for the recruitment and retention of staff, despite the challenges that continue to face the social care sector. The UK’s leading provider of specialist dementia care recently announced that it had permanently increased the wages of its frontline care staff by 30% By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Heatwave alert from Leeds City Council Latest guidance and update on council services The latest news and guidance regarding council services and the current red alert for extreme heat will be updated here: Bin collections will be starting earlier at 6am tomorrow (Tuesday) as they did today to allow bin crews to work in lower temperatures By The Editor • 3 min read
Health 3 easy ways to live a healthier life as a busy business owner It feels like not a day goes by that people are not bombarded with news features about yet another aspect of their lifestyles that is unhealthy. While there are many obviously unhealthy habits, such as overeating, overdrinking, and smoking, there also appear to be many niche habits that can also By The Editor • 2 min read
Health New hospital development gains input from people with learning disabilities and autism Over the past month, almost 500 people have been engaged as part of a learning disability and autism consultation, seeking views on what should be included in the new home for Leeds Children’s Hospital and the new adults hospital planned to be built at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) By The Editor • 2 min read
Health How to identify and prove medical negligence Back in 2006/07, there were just 5,426 clinical negligence claims made against the NHS in England. However, this figure had risen to 12,629 claims by 2020/21, highlighting growth of 133% in 14 years [http://www.wrighthassall.co.uk/knowledge-base/medical-negligence-index-claims-against-the-nhs-explored#:~:text=In%20the%20period%20of%202020, By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Village gets new defib thanks to company donation A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed in the village of Church Fenton, North Yorkshire thanks to a donation by local company, RJC Plant Services Ltd. RJC Plant Services, a waste management company based in Church Fenton, near Selby contacted the local parish council to offer the donation following one of By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Sustainability Partnerships flagship day of action event is back for 2022 Sustainability Partnerships’ mission is to drive and accelerate the sustainability agenda within the NHS. Their ongoing work to bring together NHS professionals and sustainable solutions or product companies place them in the unique position of having a fantastic audience both within and outside of the NHS, allowing them to connect By The Editor • 2 min read
