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imail (part of the UK Mail Group) has won the contract to fulfil and send all of NHS Hampshire’s mail. imail and the Hampshire PCT’s FHS support service have agreed a two year contract with the extension of up to another two years also available.

imail a hybrid mailing service- part of the UK Mail Group have achieved CFH Connecting for Health Status which allows them to officially handle sensitive mail for NHS Trusts and public sector

WoundChek Protease Status from Systagenix gets the green light from the NHS as it recommends diagnostic testing for elevated protease activity in venous leg ulcer care - the only test available to do so.

Germguard has been chosen as the preferred Anti-Microbial Anti-Bacterial Disinfectant Cleaning solution to The Gambia's largest supplier to the Medical, Healthcare & Hospitality Sector.

The government Cancer Drugs Fund enables cancer sufferers without private medical cover to benefit from treatment not available on the NHS. However, a postcode lottery dictates the availability of this service

Without robust strategic joint governance, the reforms will fail, a lot of money will be wasted, as will many careers. The whitepaper by Op2i, written by Dr Bharat Vagadia, examines the challenges, but also the opportunities for successful reform.

HEART UK, the Cholesterol Charity, has today urged health authorities in England to undertake a targeted national programme of testing for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, a form of inherited raised cholesterol, and prevent thousands of early deaths.

Germguard has been cited as an important find to replace Actichlor+, as the most widely used disinfectant cleaner within the NHS.

Thierry Chaussalet, Professor of Healthcare Modelling at the University of Westminster, says modelling and analytics are needed to solve the NHS problems:

STAFFORDSHIRE residents have backed a major shake-up of trauma care in the county – as long as there are no knock-on effects at local accident and emergency (A&E) units.

Staffordshire patients are being urged to have their say about the night-time closure of accident and emergency facilities at Stafford Hospital.

AN ORGANISATION set up to monitor and improve health and social care services across Staffordshire has seen an increase in participation of almost 900 per cent.

The UK faces more NHS cuts this year and fears are growing that staff cuts will harm frontline services. The Hypnotension programme for high blood pressure could help make significant savings that could be reinvested in frontline services.

Pioneering work delivered by nurses at one of Scotland’s leading hospitals receives the ultimate accolade from body committed to supporting healthcare professionals.

Treatments for cancer and dementia and access to care homes are among the areas highlighted in the NHS Atlas of Variation.

HEART UK has today called on all NHS Trusts to offer cardiac rehabilitation services to patients more vigorously following the launch of a report highlighting the shocking inequalities in treatment after a heart attack in England.

A White Paper on the importance of training evaluation in the public sector

Patients will be able to register with a GP close to their work under a new proposal. Labour first announced plans to relax the rules on GP registration and now Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has now pushed the proposal forward.

HEART UK, the Cholesterol Charity, has launched the wide-reaching Report, ‘Cholesterol and a Healthier Nation’, in Westminster, to ensure adequate funding for NHS Trusts to help prevent early death caused by cardiovascular risk factors.

Finalist status at leading health awards demonstrates the growing appetite among local health professionals to meet – and exceed – the expectations of the public.

NHS Blood and Transplant has been awarded the Carbon Saver Gold Standard after taking action on climate change by measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions across its organisation.

The Clinician Support Guide is the most advanced literature to date and includes information regarding how Aderma® actually works, when best to use it, how and where to use it, the clinical and cost benefits, ordering information and extra support.

A Kent company has completed work on an NHS project that has been designed to help clinical commissioning groups to take up their proposed new role within the NHS.

Agreement Continues U.K. Distribution of SurgiLance Safety Lancets, Now Also Includes babyLance Heel Sticks

Eidos is the new kiosk from Kiosks4business, designed specifically to address the needs of NHS and public service organisations for a versatile touchscreen kiosk solution.

Doctors.net.uk, the UK’s largest network of medical professionals, is now being used by 10,000 GPs every day. The figure, which equates to nearly one in 4 of all GPs in the UK, is a major milestone for the organisation.

Stockport based digital publishers Combined Media will be launching ‘Balance’ at this year’s NHS Employers Conference.

The Club Drug Clinic has launched this week and is using QR Codes at the heart of its information campaign to reach out to London clubbers.

Thoughtified Limited, a SETsquared start-up company created by graduates of the Department of Computing, University of Surrey has won a major grant from the Technology Strategy Board.

Government Knowledge is hosting a conference for key stakeholders to discuss on the NHS reform and examine the impact of the Health and Social Care Bill.

Print and post specialist CFH Docmail has developed an innovative application with EMIS, the UK’s leading supplier of clinical software and related services to GPs, that will help medical practices save time and money on mail outs.

EndEx Archives, a records management company specialising in NHS records management today warned that Health Secretary Andrew Lansley's plans will fundamentally alter the way the NHS manages records and document archives.

Author Chris Pownall recounts the true-life story of his son Rob Pownall’s near fatal head injury and the battle to regain his life, in a new book titled ‘A Long Journey Back’

Docmail, from CFH Total Document Management, provides GPs, practice managers and medical staff with a quick, easy and cost-effective solution to the task of sending out annual flu recall mailings.

At a time when we need to think about saving money and watching the pennies, cigarettes are becoming a luxury that a lot of people cannot afford with the price of a packet of fags going through the roof.

HEART UK, the Cholesterol Charity, has warned that failures to implement genetics testing guidelines for raised cholesterol are costing lives in England – the only country in the UK where substantial genetics investment has not been undertaken.

Sengenics today announced the introduction of a new microarray based genetic diagnostics test into Asia. The microarray used for the test was designed by Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), UK in conjunction with Emory Genetics, USA.

New Healthcare market report from Business Monitor International: "United Kingdom Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Q3 2011"

Premium international wellness company launches free wellness coaching service in the UK for individuals wanting to lose, gain, maintain their weight or those with more targeted nutritional requirements such as professional sports men and woman.

UK leading Weight Loss Hypnotherapy expert Claire Hegarty who offers free weight loss advice by calling 0151 678 3358 or 07714 853 524 is guaranteeing weight loss hypnotherapy does work to reduce your weight and make you slimmer.

At a time when we are worried about the word obesity and how it is affecting our health, millions of people are turning to diets to try and get slim but according to a new report, diets do not work for most people.

According to a new report, dies do not work for most people, so what are we supposed to do if we are overweight and worried about becoming obese.

Obesity is becoming a major problem in the UK with adults and children becoming obese due to overeating and not eating healthy foods causing a huge strain on the NHS.

UK NLP and Hypnotherapy expert Claire Hegarty feels the NHS need to look at the way they are helping people with obesity and consider using Weight Loss Hypnotherapy

A new EU directive allows patients to travel within Europe for medical treatment. With today’s news reports raising concerns about waiting lists, a new guide has been published by Treatment to help patients find out what their rights are.

Right Management, the talent and career management expert, has released research with GPs and Foundation Trust Managers which reveals that preserving staff productivity and addressing skills gaps are some of the biggest issues reforms pose the NHS.

With critics grabbing the headlines following the pause in reforming the NHS, the government is now being urged to drop the terms 'GP commissioning consortia' and 'GP-led commissioning' to ensure commissioning is seen as multi-disciplinary

Leicestershire Health Informatics Service (LHIS) has announced the launch of a new website which includes a blog and links to new social media pages.

Cancer patients across the West Midlands and mid-Wales will soon have access to two of the world’s advanced radiotherapy treatment machines, TomoTherapy TomoHDs, the first in the UK and Europe’s first dual installation of TomoHDs in Birmingham

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