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Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, looks at the role that employee morale has in creating a healthy NHS workplace
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association look at the occupational handling and removal of asbestos materials in the NHS.
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 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.
The BESA argue that millions of pounds in running costs saved if ventilation and air conditioning systems were properly maintained
The Healthcare Financial Management Association discuss the benefits of training and development on NHS finance for health professionals
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
The Campaign for Better Hospital Food has undertaken an in-depth report into the current state of hospital food in NHS England
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
Ian Wheeler, from Skills for Health, looks at the workforce development needed to make integrated care a success
UK e-Health Week is devoted to the people and organisations that use the power of IT to transform health and care
The Sustainable Development Unit writes about the opportunities for sustainable procurement to save money, help the environment and boost local economies
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 has spoken to Stephanie Gibney, at NHS Supply Chain, about transparent dealing in healthcare
Dr Neil Wigglesworth outlines the importance of infection prevention measures when implementing hospital design plans
The rates of error present a significant challenge to those working in the NHS. Mona Guckian Fisher looks at near miss events within surgery
Andy Kinnear explains why he is optimistic about the growing opportunities and unlimited potential in digitising the NHS
NHS Shared Business Services discuss the Modular Buildings Framework and outline its benefits for the healthcare sector
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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly