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Thérèse Coffey set out ‘Our plan for patients’ detailing ABCD priorities but with 50% of preventable DALYs caused by behavioral factors are there deeper root causes of NHS challenges? Fereshta Qayumi gives her thoughts on where we must focus our efforts > bit.ly/3fwCsTH

How can the NHS build resilience against a cyber attack? bit.ly/3aK2Qrg

The NHS is facing a heightened risk of a cyber-attack and must do all it can to bolster defences. In this upcoming webinar, Andy Green will join a panel to discuss how the NHS can build resilience bit.ly/3wB9abH

Data privacy regulations are put in place to protect employees from discrimination based on health. Although the Government have revoked Covid-19 vaccine regulations, questions remain about data that has already been collected from healthcare workers. bit.ly/3Lu5zl7

Looking to start the journey towards a more sustainable healthcare organisation? Richard Hilson will be speaking at The Healthcare Show, utilising real world examples from Gemserv's recent client work with NHS Frimley Trust.

As the cyber threat alert level rises, the NHS steps up resilience through prevention management workshops with Gemserv bit.ly/3KOsCXg

Two years on from the first lockdown, patients are embracing technology for their healthcare needs, and over two thirds of patients are happy with a video call or phone call with their GP. bit.ly/3OESgRy

A&E waiting lists are amongst the worst on record, with over 13,000 patients waiting more than 12 hours for treatment. As the government asks to extend their hours to prevent an Easter crisis, we must look at all opportunities to prevent the current backlog growing further.

What are the clinical and financial risks of treatment delays and how can the NHS reduce demand in the future? Read David Newell's full article on page 110 of Open Access Government: bit.ly/3umlWuE

Healthier people make for a healthier planet – and this cycle will not only reduce carbon emissions but also reduce dependency on the healthcare sector. #WorldHealthDay #Healthierpeoplehealthierplanet

Following research undertaken by @OnePoll, David Newell reflects “It is encouraging that the nation’s ‘approval ratings’ of the NHS remain high after such a tough period. However, this must be seen in the context of growing waiting lists that will take years to recover.”

The pandemic has been the catalyst for digital transformation of NHS services, but we must still consider those who do not support digital first, such as the elderly and most vulnerable. bit.ly/3wvgze5

The U-turn on mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers has raised fresh questions on #dataprivacy. Can the NHS legally hold on to employee vaccination records? What does this mean for those who resigned before the 3rd February deadline? bit.ly/35WD8gL

Is Covid still a danger for the @NHSuk? Now that restrictions have been lifted, we ask what this means for the healthcare sector and how can we protect ourselves from future pandemics: bit.ly/Freedom-Day-Health

How can Integrated Care Systems best implement Green Plans to reduce climate change, improve the nation’s health and boost local economies? Read our latest report and uncover the challenges and opportunities of the new #NHS reforms: bit.ly/Sustainable-NHS

Now that the @NHSuk delivery plan has been approved, the focus must be on treating the millions of patients stuck on the elective care waiting list. #NHS #ElectiveCare

There’s undoubtedly an urgent need to accelerate the booster programme, to hold back a tidal wave of infections that we face. However, as this takes key focus, the inevitable delays to GP and hospital appointments will add to a treatment backlog.

Is your #cybersecurity policy in place to prevent attacks, rather than dealing with their aftermath? #Healthcare #NHS #EthicalPhishing #cyberattacks #threatintelligence bit.ly/30So6WB