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🌐 Understanding the NHS Acute Capacity Challenge 🌐 The NHS faces significant challenges in managing acute capacity. Our latest analysis covers: 🔹 Current issues and resource strains 🔹 Potential solutions and innovations 🔹 The role of technology in alleviating pressures https://lnkd.in/gh2nTR7Q

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Q: What support does #AcceleratingFemTech provide innovators? A: Targeted workshops, mentoring, bespoke support to prepare for a special closed-call feasibility funding opportunity through the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst and much more. Want to learn more about the programme? Read our frequently asked questions: https://lnkd.in/e_AtRu-6

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Our Specialist Education Lead, Dr Kirsten Howson presenting "Utilising simulation to address concerns raised in the Ockenden and East Kent maternity services reports: A multidisciplinary workshop approach" at the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) conference. We discussed the requirement for simulation to be bespoke when tackling such a unique issue as workplace culture and how this can be done effectively and with maximal impact. #ASPiH24 #transformative #simulation #workplaceculture

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The concept of digital transformation within the NHS can be interpreted and understood in a multitude of ways, impacting individuals at various levels. In essence, it aims to empower the public to engage with the NHS through digital platforms while ensuring the protection and controlled access of their personal information to authorized individuals. For more information on how IEG4's platform collaborates with ICBs to securely store and safeguard patient data, please reach out to [email protected]. @digitalhealth #IEG4chc #digitaltransformation #NHS

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A major £2.5M UK Research and Innovation EPSRC Place-based Impact Accelerator Account funding award that will help to translate research into sustainable, digital healthcare products, systems and services, creating jobs, investment and economic growth has been announced for NI. It will deliver new medical diagnostic products and improve health service delivery technology that will strengthen industry, patient-care accessibility, and reduce health inequalities. The Digital Health Technologies Accelerator (DHTA) is a Northern Ireland based consortium led by Ulster University with partners at Queen's University Belfast, Belfast City Council, HIRANI, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and 14 MedTech companies in the Belfast area. This collaboration brings together a highly experienced team which spans research, development and innovation to position the DHTA at the forefront of sustainable, regional, digital health solutions. It will supercharge the region’s technological readiness through research in areas such as medical diagnostics, seeking to embed the ecosystem and infrastructure to enable NI to adopt new digital technologies for applications in MedTech, ranging from photonic sensing (using light to detect physical factors such as temperature and pressure) to machine learning algorithms, at a more rapid pace. The impact of DHTA’s work will improve outcomes for patients in Northern Ireland and reduce the strain on the healthcare system from an ageing population. One area of research that the DHTA will address is around heart failure devices and enabling diagnostic and disease management products for those suffering with heart disease, one of Northern Ireland’s biggest killers. Ulster is already closely linked with NI companies like PulseAI which is utilising AI to rapidly assess ECG signals via algorithms to automatically detect, with high accuracy, heart conditions. The £2.5m UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Place-based Impact Accelerator Account funding will translate world class research from universities into the clinically relevant innovative healthcare products, systems and services to aid commercialisation and create jobs, investment opportunities and produce regional economic growth. Joann Rhodes, HIRANI CEO said, "Life and Health sciences is the fastest growing sector in Northern Ireland, and we are outpacing the rest of the UK. This important announcement underpins the growing pipeline of innovation from our region that is reaching the market. We are a prime location, with access to a unique combination of talented people, world-class research and strong links between industry academia and clinicians, to unlock the commercialisation of patient-centred solutions”. Read the full story on our website https://lnkd.in/gk-faM2m

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The Darzi Report Findings: The Urgent Need for Innovative Technology in NHS Cancer Care With the NHS facing critical challenges in cancer diagnosis and care, including delays and rising mortality rates, the launch of our PanTum Detect® early detection test offers a transformative solution. As highlighted in the recent Darzi report, integrating such advanced technology is essential for overcoming the NHS’s current struggles and advancing cancer care. Mike Farrar Letizia Gulino Ali Ghaidan Johannes Coy NHS Royal College of Physicians Public Health England Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health and Prevention - UAE Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBE PC FRS #earlydetection #cancer #preventionbetterthancure #costefficiency #cancerresearch #cancertreatment #cancercare #cancerawareness #nhs https://lnkd.in/eupd4xKT

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The Institute of Biomedical Science commissioned Oxera to assess the economic impact of the activities of Biomedical Scientists, with particular emphasis on their contributions within the bowel cancer patient pathway in England. As Health and Care Professions Council registrant professionals, Biomedical Scientists play a key role within the healthcare system. Our analysis solely focuses on bowel cancer patient pathway and found that Biomedical Scientists, especially in the initial testing stage, bring significant benefits, saving between £115-£571 million annually. This showcases just a fraction of their value, considering that around 95% of clinical pathways rely on Biomedical Scientists. Read our report in full here: https://lnkd.in/eZ-2QGZV

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The #NHS needs the space and time to explore theories about why it is struggling with productivity openly, without fear of blame and accusation. Our latest long read from Thea Stein explores the many factors that may be affecting the health service’s productivity. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezShpmkN

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Understand the latest strategic direction and policy guidance on #technology in #healthcare from government, NHS and social care leaders ⬇️ Health & Care Transformation 2025 🗓️ 11 March 2025 📍Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow Register today 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebMWQhcy #FSHealth

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Read our latest paper from the SET4 team, published this month in Age and Ageing:

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New analysis of general practice data over past decade finds 15% fall in qualified FTE GPs across England and a shift towards larger multidisciplinary practices, amid growing patient lists. The study published in BMJ Open, revealed the number of #NHS general practices in England has decreased by 20% with 15% fewer qualified full time equivalent (FTE) general practitioners (GPs) per 1000 patients, while the average practice patient list size has increased by 40%. It combines data from NHS England, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, and the Care Quality Commission. The study was funded by the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) and led by researchers at LSHTM and University College London (UCL). Between 2013 and 2023, the number of people registered with an NHS general practice in England grew by 11%, with a temporary slowdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the same time period, the number of NHS general practices fell by 20%, while the average practice patient list increased by 40%. The proportion of practices with over 20,000 registered patients rose from 1% to 6%. The analysis also showed a move towards practices having more administrative and multidisciplinary staff between 2015 and 2022, with the total FTE general practice and primary care network workforce per 1000 patients increasing by 20%. The researchers warn that falling FTE GP numbers could lead to a tipping point where most general practice appointments are no longer delivered by GPs. They say that the impact of a shift towards larger practices and a diversified workforce on care quality and cost-effectiveness remains uncertain. Dr Luisa Pettigrew, lead author of the study, a GP and NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow at LSHTM, said: “Although GP trainee numbers are rising, the new government must also prioritise GP retention. While the headcount of GPs in NHS general practice has marginally increased, when you factor in reported working hours and the growing population the total number of full-time equivalent GPs per 1000 patients working in NHS general practice has fallen. “General practice in England appears to be in a period of transition, from the smaller partnership-based model of general practice to that of larger organisations with more administrative and multidisciplinary staff but fewer GPs. However, patients are struggling to get appointments; concerns have been raised regarding the safety of introducing new roles without adequate supervision; and we are now facing the lowest ever levels of public satisfaction with general practice recorded.” Irene Petersen, Professor of Epidemiology and Health Informatics at UCL, said: “Our study highlights the importance of integrating data from multiple sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation in NHS general practice across England.” Read more 👉 bit.ly/4e9FI0n #publichealth #NHS

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