Promoting a productive workplace

Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, looks at the role that employee morale has in creating a healthy NHS workplace

The legal duties of managing asbestos

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association look at the occupational handling and removal of asbestos materials in the NHS.

Brexit and the challenge of NHS recruitment

Nick Bowles, of the APSCo, focuses upon one of the factors affecting recruitment in the NHS - the UK’s impending withdrawal from the EU

HB Top 10 Mental health services

HB documents a top 10 list of mental health trusts which have been working particularly hard to improve the services they provide to mentally ill patients.

Calling for greater focus on indoor air quality

The BESA argue that millions of pounds in running costs saved if ventilation and air conditioning systems were properly maintained

Finance training to keep NHS finances healthy

The Healthcare Financial Management Association discuss the benefits of training and development on NHS finance for health professionals

Why GDPR and NHS data management

In light of recent NHS data breaches, Steve Mellings, founder of the Asset Disposal & Information Security Alliance and DP Governance Limited, looks at the importance of data protection

Taking the Pulse of Hospital Food

The Campaign for Better Hospital Food has undertaken an in-depth report into the current state of hospital food in NHS England

Keeping staff, patients and visitors safe

James Kelly, of the BSIA, discusses how CCTV systems can provide an effective deterrent to would be criminals and help to protect staff, patients and visitors

Developing the integrated workforce

Ian Wheeler, from Skills for Health, looks at the workforce development needed to make integrated care a success

Using data and IT to transform healthcare

UK e-Health Week is devoted to the people and organisations that use the power of IT to transform health and care

Saving money and reducing carbon emissions

The Sustainable Development Unit writes about the opportunities for sustainable procurement to save money, help the environment and boost local economies

Workforce planning: the key to patient safety

The REC's Neal Suchak analyses the workforce problems in the NHS, and the vital role that agency staff provide in ensuring patient safety

Health Business Interview: Ethical procurement

Health Business has spoken to Stephanie Gibney, at NHS Supply Chain, about transparent dealing in healthcare

Designing effective infection prevention measures

Dr Neil Wigglesworth outlines the importance of infection prevention measures when implementing hospital design plans

Operation - How safe are you?

The rates of error present a significant challenge to those working in the NHS. Mona Guckian Fisher looks at near miss events within surgery

The growth of digital tech in NHS

Andy Kinnear explains why he is optimistic about the growing opportunities and unlimited potential in digitising the NHS

Cheaper and greener building solutions

NHS Shared Business Services discuss the Modular Buildings Framework and outline its benefits for the healthcare sector

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