Losses widen for Cohens Chemist amid funding uncertainty May 23, 2024 The company behind Cohens Chemist almost doubled its losses this year, with product shortages and inflation continuing to put pressure on the group.
Law firm considers legal action for victims of infected blood scandal May 21, 2024 Law firm Leigh Day has said it is considering legal action on behalf of those impacted by the infected blood scandal after the government confirmed compensation would be awarded to victims by the end of the year.
Infected blood scandal: Compensation payments to start this year, minister says May 21, 2024 Compensation payments to the victims and families of the infected blood scandal will begin before the end of the year, the government has confirmed.
Assura and Universities pension scheme ink deal to invest in NHS buildings May 21, 2024 Assura has annocuned a new bumper partnership alongside its results for the year to the end of March 2024.
‘Day of shame’: Rishi Sunak apologises for infected blood scandal May 20, 2024 Rishi Sunak has made a “wholehearted and unequivocal apology” for the infected blood scandal in what he said was a “day of shame” for the British state.
Kainos: NHS supplier reports 14th year of growth as it ramps up use of AI May 20, 2024 Kainos, a key NHS supplier, warned of weak demand from commercial clients in April and this was reflected in bookings.
Struggles continue at NHS 111 operator Totally as boss warns of ‘unforeseen pressure’ May 7, 2024 The boss of NHS outsourcer Totally has warned of "unforeseen pressure" on its services amid ongoing problems at third-party healthcare suppliers.
Long-term sickness: How worsening mental health is holding back the economy May 4, 2024 Economic inactivity, driven by long-term sickness, is fast becoming one of the most pressing challenges facing the UK economy.
AI healthcare firm Cera forecast to save NHS £1bn per year by 2026 May 3, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) driven home healthcare firm Cera is set to save the NHS up to £1bn per year via preventative care technology. Cera, founded in 2016 by London based doctor Ben Maruthappu, uses AI technology to reduce unnecessary hospitalisations and ease the burden on the buckling NHS. The company’s model is already preventing an [...]
UK firms want tax incentives to invest in employee health amid growing sickness crisis April 30, 2024 The report comes amid a growing debate about the impact of long-term sickness on the UK labour force.