Clear Pass awarded after audit for Alexander Chapel Healthcare
We are very pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Clear Pass after our yearly compliance and service audit with the preferred suppliers panel provider DePoel. The audit focused on many areas of [...]
Wahoo Charity Cup 2017
Between the 16th and 18th November our two directors took part in the 2017 Old Bahama Bay Wahoo Charity Cup held at the OBB Resort & Marina in West End Grand Bahama. The fishing tournament was [...]
NHS faces ‘staffing crisis’ among nurses
Ageing workforce and reliance on immigrants could create major problems, warns Royal College of Nursing A shortage of talent, and an uncertain post-Brexit future for foreign workers, could lead to a major staffing shortage among [...]
How can behavioural insights make care more person-centred?
Source: NHE Sep/Oct 16 Michael Hallsworth and Hannah Burd of the Behavioural Insights Team explain how two new guides aim to deliver more effective person-centred care. The key to delivering person-centred care is to start [...]
NHS England to set up ‘Brexit unit’ to ensure smooth transition
NHS England is in the process of establishing a special unit to deal with the impact of the UK’s exit from the European Union to ensure “a smooth transition and protect the NHS”. Simon Stevens, [...]
Will removing bursaries for student nurses actually lead to more nursing staff?
Demand pressures on the NHS rise every year. To cope with these pressures and provide the same quality of service, we need to train more clinical professionals and nurses in Britain year after year. But [...]
How dieters are in denial: People underestimate how much they eat by up to 50%
Many a dieter 'forgets' about a chocolate bar they've eaten in the hope the calories didn't count. Now, a study reveals the practice of living in denial may be more widespread than ever. People are [...]
Cancer patients could see if chemotherapy is working in real-time
Cancer patients could soon be able to find if their chemotherapy is working and follow the disease in real time as it is cleared from their body, scientists believe. A new technique can assess the effectiveness of [...]
DBS set to take over Basic Disclosures from 2017
From 1st January 2017, basic disclosures, which are currently provided by Disclosure Scotland will be taken over by the Disclosure and Barring service. The primary role of DBS is to help employers in England and [...]