The overall emphasis on promoting closer integration of health and care services is welcome – and fits with what the NHS and local authorities are already trying to do in..
The United Kingdom has a universal healthcare system called the National Health Service or NHS. The NHS was founded in 1946 and enacted in 1948. Prior to this, in 1911,..
CHELMSFORD’S RESIDENTS HEALTH AND WELLBEING Chelmsford is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of their residents and communities, by working in partnership with local organizations and ensuring people feel..
Residential care, a term used to describe care and support provided to elderly people. This care and support involves help with basic needs. carehome.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for care..
Physical activity is important for everyone including children, youths, mature adults and the elderly. Different groups of people require different types of physical activities. Pick a physical activity that easy..
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), have to light recently mainly due to sport- and military-related injuries with an estimated 531 of 100,000 of the population in the UK having been diagnosed..
Body repatriation Body repatriation defined as the term used when transferring a person who has passed to their country of origin or citizenship. As a result of international travel and immigration,..
The growing concerns about the safety and efficacy of the Covid-19 Vaccine have left many with distrust of the government and major health care providers. A major issue being..
The UK has established a new data strategy. That will give patients better access and also greater control over their health and care data. Data has transformed across the health..
Death care service companies are increasingly using the alkaline hydrolysis method for disposing of corpses. Alkaline hydrolysis method is a chemical process for the disposal of human remains using..
Covid vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff at Tehy care home in Chelmsford, UK. Covid vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff at care homes in England, Health Secretary..
Funeral homes new law to Funeral directors and crematorium operators must make prices clear for customers, the UK’s competition watchdog has ordered. Martin Coleman statement, chairman of the inquiry at..
Home care services includes a professional caregiver for when you need extra care, companionship and support at the comfort of your daily activities. Tehy care group services is here to..
Insurer Oscar announced today it will offer virtual primary care in 10 major markets in 2021, offering the product at zero cost. Oscar Care includes access to designated virtual primary and..
These days, insurtech is its own burgeoning startup ecosystem. But in 2012, a startup elbowing into a space dominated by big long-term players like United, Humana, Cigna, and the Blues..
The root causes of nursing burnout are varied – as are potential solutions for it. However, given that nurses are frequently responsible for clinical documentation, it’s perhaps not surprising that reducing..
People have wholeheartedly embraced asynchronous communication around the globe. In business and social circles, communicating with tools such as text messaging, Google Docs, and Slack is now par for the..
Three weeks after a cyber attack led to a network outage at Scripps Health, employees say some systems are coming back online. According to reporting from ABC News, several Scripps Health workers said..
UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has today announced the launch of the Genome UK 2021-2022 implementation plan. Following the Genome UK policy paper published in September 2020, the plan outlines 27 priority actions..
In a new report examining the rapidly evolving telehealth landscape, KLAS found that vendors self-reported a wide array of capabilities – and it noted that different companies can meet different customers’ needs…
Pure Cardiology is a membership-based concierge practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. It cares for complex patients with a focus on preventing events and having patients engaged in their health management…
After detecting the security incident on May 1, Scripps Health suspended user access to its IT applications, including its online patient portal and scripps.org. As of Monday, the website continues..
While digital health is crucial in filling the gaps in healthcare access by connecting with patients beyond physical care facilities, it would not work on its own, says a consulting..
The health system wanted to turn off NextGen so it could reduce the cost and complexity of having multiple systems up and running, but it needed to keep those legacy..
The stock market seems to be flailing about like a wounded animal, veering from one factor driving performance to another (value, growth, momentum, etc). At the time of writing, the..
Time To Talk Mental Health UK is a confidential social media community for adults who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. The highly interactive and fully moderated group, which has..
If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one and are on a low income, it might be possible to receive financial assistance in the form of a Funeral Payment…
Adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Any type of activity is good for you. The more you do the better. Adults should: aim to be physically..
Mental health services are free on the NHS, but in some cases, you’ll need a referral from your GP to access them. There are some mental health services that allow..
Give up smoking If you’re a smoker, quit. It’s the single best thing you can do for your heart health. Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. A..
There are many benefits of tele mental health services. The main benefits are overcoming various barriers to services. There are not enough mental health providers on the ground to..
Tele mental health is the use of technology to provide clinical assessment and treatment at a distance. Tele mental health provides a communication medium for psychotherapy and can provide a..
Technology is important and is part of our daily lives. Gadgets such as phones, computers and tablets have become mainstream and are used across all sectors of society regardless..
Digitalization continues to transform the world, and across industries including the health care industry. They are essential reasons why healthcare is going digital. Medical technology has advanced remarkable and..
Recovering from mental health is intense and unpredictable process for many patients, but eventually they gain lasting changes. It takes a lot of strength and perseverance to go through..
Build activity into your day To improve your health, try to put some time aside to do activities that improve your heart health and your muscle strength. It is recommended to do at least..
Depression can leave you feeling so low in energy, which might make you less active. Regular exercise can boost your mood if you have depression, and it is especially useful..
Care home residents will be able to spend time with loved ones in “low risk” visits without having to self-isolate on their return, the Government has said after being threatened..
UK-based doctors of Indian heritage are deploying telemedicine to their colleagues in the coronavirus-stricken nation to help them battle the escalating crisis there. India is one of the worst-hit countries..
Healthcare information technology is defined as the application of information processing involving both computer hardware and software that deals with the storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of health care..
As many employees in the healthcare field travel to various facilities and make home visits, real-time communication can be especially challenging. Healthcare workers don’t regularly check email as most..
In today’s age of social media, when a loved one passes on, their Facebook page typically becomes a place where people can go to post photos, share stories, or just..
Union leaders said there were high absence levels for stress, anxiety, and the toll on mental health after the challenges of the past year. The number of full-time equivalent (FTE)..
Public Health England (PHE) said that the two variants share the same lineage a distinct fingerprint of genetic mutations as the Indian variant known as B.1.617. The two variants are..
The agency is floating new requirements for hospitals to report on syndromic surveillance, immunization registries, electronic case reporting, and electronic reportable laboratory results. It also has new plans for quality..
Next generation technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain will democratize healthcare and provide access to care in any setting opening up possibilities for patients and care providers…
Patient-centered care in healthcare is defined as care provision that is consistent with the values, needs and desires of the patients and it is achieved when clinicians involve patients..
Member states have moved a step forward by agreeing on the main technical specifications for the plans. The Digital Green certificates are intended to facilitate free movement during the COVID-19..
In recent years healthcare organisations have been constantly targeted by hackers and COVID-19 has made the situation worse. To help tackle the issue, the HIMSS Italian Community brought together local and global healthcare leaders to discuss ‘Health..
Britain plans to use a National Health Service phone app as its COVID-19 ‘vaccine passport’ certificate that will allow its population to travel internationally this summer, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps..
Dealroom, Inkep Capital, and MTIP released a report powered by a database dedicated to mapping and tracking the health innovation ecosystem. The report looks at 76,275 startups, 38,907 funding rounds,..
Millions of people in the UK are experiencing long Covid distress. Much of the media coverage of this has been bleak and upsetting. That is understandable. Chronic illness is bleak..
Paloma Mari-Beffa, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Bangor says that most of us talk to ourselves, silently, all the time and by ‘all the time’ she..
Hospitals are putting on extra surgery sessions in the evenings and at weekends to tackle the NHS’s spiraling waiting list and cut waiting times for patients. Health trusts in England..
UK sends life-saving medical equipment to India to help fight Covid-19. The support follows a request from India and PM pledge for the UK to do all it can. Ventilators..
The stock market seems to be waving about like a wounded animal, swerving from one factor driving performance to another value, growth, momentum etc. At the time of writing, the..
The world is changing at a very high rate, and so is the healthcare system in the U.K. The healthcare industry plays an important role in the physical health of..
Access to comprehensive quality health care services is important for promoting and maintaining health, preventing and managing disease, reducing unnecessary disability and premature death and achieving health equity for..
The department of health and social care, on 14th April, launched a five-week consultation on requiring staff working in care homes with older adult residents to have a covid vaccination..
COVID-19 infections in adults of all ages fell by 65% after the first dose of AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine in UK research, which scientists said showed the real-world effect of..
NHS data shows that the percentage of over-50s vaccinated has hit 95%+ in England. The take-up among those aged between 45-49 is at 59% after they started being offered the..
The health-tracking smartwatch is able to give users their body age by using their chronological age, activity, resting heart rate, and BMI or percent body fat. It has sleep score..
Despite caregivers’ critical roles, they often feel unprepared to provide care and often receive little guidance from healthcare providers. Research evidence reveals knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors and resources are..
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) In February 2021, published 2 opinions on the European Commission draft Implementing Decisions on the adequate protection of personal data in the United Kingdom. The..
Care coordination is identified by the Institute of Medicine as a key strategy that has the potential to improve the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of the American health care system…
Health care has not always been identified as a team sport, as we’ve currently come to consider it. In the “good old days,” individuals were cared for by one all-knowing..
A large number of young nurses consider switching professions, according to a survey done by the Finnish Nurses Association during the coronavirus period. The number of nurses and caregivers in..