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Simple ways healthcare systems can reduce supply chain delays in patient care

04 November 2025

The healthcare supply chain is the lifeline that connects critical medical products to the patients who need them. For any healthcare system, particularly a large public service like the NHS, a smo...

WORKFORCE

Trial slashes podiatry care waiting times

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

A trial whereby a consultant podiatric surgeon has joined clinics run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s podiatrists has slashed waiting times, upskilled colleagues and improved patient outcomes.

REGULATION

Trust achieves health and safety accreditation

By Lee Peart 28 July 2025

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has achieved a prestigious health and safety accreditation for the second year running.

WAITING LISTS

Trust reduces elective care waiting list by 20%

By Lee Peart 23 July 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has reduced the overall number of patients on its elective care waiting list by 20% over the last nine months.

PREVENTION

Eye vision self-test supports 10-Year Health Plan vision

By Lee Peart 15 July 2025

Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has become the first UK hospital to use digital technology that enables patients to test their own vision in minutes while waiting to see their eyecare clinician.

MATERNITY SERVICES

Neonatal unit recognised with UNICEF accreditation

By Lee Peart 11 July 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s Neonatal Unit has achieved the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage Two accreditation.

BEST PRACTICE

Cancer trial could mean 1m fewer outpatient clinic appointments

By Lee Peart 08 July 2025

A cancel trial at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) could mean 1m fewer outpatient appointments.

BEST PRACTICE

Report seeks to improve healthcare productivity measurement

By Lee Peart 01 July 2025

A new report commissioned by The Health Foundation provides an in-depth examination of how productivity in the NHS is currently assessed and how it should evolve to meet the growing challenges faci...

BEST PRACTICE