Thought Leadership

May 12, 2025

Nearly half of trusts scaling back activity amid cuts, say trust leaders

Cuts to clinical and non-clinical jobs will have consequences for frontline care according to survey of trust leaders, who will face competing priorities boosting performance while trying to balance the books.

By Integrated Care Journal

Public Policy Projects

May 9, 2025

Nearly half of NHS staff say role is affecting their mental health, charity warns

Nearly half of NHS staff say their job harms their mental health, with many citing chronic pressure, staff shortages, and emotional strain. NHS Charities Together is calling for urgent support to expand vital mental health services for a workforce in crisis.

By Integrated Care Journal

Public Policy Projects

May 8, 2025

Governments must get a handle on AI – here’s why

The integration of AI into healthcare systems around the world represents one of the most significant technological shifts of our time. However, realising this potential while safeguarding against risks requires urgent and thoughtful government action, writes Clive Hudson.

By Clive Hudson

Public Policy Projects

May 6, 2025

First Community Diagnostic Centre Value Partnership with Siemens Healthineers set to improve health outcomes across Teesside

A first-of-its-kind seven-year Value Partnership will see Siemens Healthineers support Tees Valley Community Diagnostic Centre to deliver up to 104,000 checks, scans and tests a year on the high street.

By Integrated Care Journal

Public Policy Projects

May 2, 2025

How combining data, curiosity and operational expertise is improving immunisation uptake

By Iona Rees, Head of Improving Immunisation Uptake, and Harry Canty-Davis, Service Development Manager, Public Health Services, NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (CSU).

By Iona Rees and Harry Canty-Davis

Public Policy Projects

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May 12, 2025

Nearly half of trusts scaling back activity amid cuts, say trust leaders

By Integrated Care Journal

May 9, 2025

Nearly half of NHS staff say role is affecting their mental health, charity warns

By Integrated Care Journal

May 8, 2025

Governments must get a handle on AI – here’s why

By Clive Hudson

May 6, 2025

First Community Diagnostic Centre Value Partnership with Siemens Healthineers set to improve health outcomes across Teesside

By Integrated Care Journal

May 2, 2025

How combining data, curiosity and operational expertise is improving immunisation uptake

By Iona Rees, Head of Improving Immunisation Uptake, and Harry Canty-Davis, Service Development Manager, Public Health Services, NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (CSU).

By Iona Rees and Harry Canty-Davis

April 29, 2025

Evaluation of NHS Artificial Intelligence Lab identifies lessons to shape AI’s future in health and care

Review finds that the NHS AI Lab has been integral in advancing and scaling AI development in healthcare, with early evidence demonstrating returns on investment for taxpayers. However, researchers flag challenges in scaling and adoption of AI, and the need for stronger alignment with NHS system needs.

By Integrated Care Journal

April 24, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Connecting people with the stairlift grants they need

Thousands may be missing out on stairlift grants worth up to £36,000. A new guide explains the eligibility criteria for accessing a grant, and how to apply.

By Integrated Care Journal

April 24, 2025

Skills for Health announces Our Health Heroes finalists

The finalists for the 2025 Our Health Heroes Awards have been shortlisted.

By Integrated Care Journal

April 16, 2025

Data solutions to solve the South West’s patient discharge crisis

Professor Christos Vasilakis, Founding Director of the Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Improvement - CHI²) and Dr. Zehra Onen Dumlu from the University of Bath discuss the IPACS project - a collaborative, data-driven approach to improving patient flow.

By Professor Christos Vasilakis and Dr Zehra Onen Dumlu

April 10, 2025

Embedding social prescribing in secondary care: A toolkit from Barts Health

Barts Health NHS Trust and its partner organisation, Transformation Partners in Health and Care, have released a toolkit detailing their pioneering work embedding social prescribing in secondary care and specialist acute pathways. The toolkit aims to help providers address unmet social needs, improve patient outcomes and reduce demand on acute services, shaping a holistic, prevention-focused model for the future NHS.

By Gabriel Blaazer

April 9, 2025

UK digital health company launches Prevention Innovation Fund to support ICSs

Holly Health has announced a £320,000 fund, offering systems access to psychology-based digital health services, enabling system leaders to move forward with prevention initiatives.

By Integrated Care Journal

April 9, 2025

AXREM launches imaging IT Manifesto at the home of code breaking

On 2nd April, almost 100 AXREM members and key external stakeholders gathered at Bletchley Park Museum for the launch of the AXREM Imaging IT Manifesto: Here to Enhance Patient Care and Improve Outcomes.

By Integrated Care Journal

April 9, 2025

Health leaders call for national redundancy pot to fund NHS job cuts

NHS leaders are urging the Chancellor to rapidly create a national staff redundancy fund to smooth the pathway to the major budget cuts they are being required to make this year by the government.

By Integrated Care Journal

April 4, 2025

MSE FT deploys AI-powered MyStaff App to boost compliance and efficiency

With mounting pressure on nursing staff and increasing emphasis on patient safety protocols, the MyStaff App ensures that every healthcare professional has instant access to the most current clinical guidelines, reducing the risk of outdated information impacting patient care.

By Integrated Care Journal

April 2, 2025

Service design, not just structure: The key to meaningful NHS reform

Dr Erere Ikogho, former NHS doctor and researcher at Nexer Digital, explains why NHS England’s reorganisation needs more than just structural change - it needs a service design mindset.

By Dr Erere Ikogho

March 26, 2025

Digital care homes model could save ICBs £14 million annually, report shows

New report sets out a blueprint for transforming health and care in the community, with real-world evidence suggesting that scaling the model across an ICB could reduce the cost of healthcare by £14.2 million annually, and over £360 million nationally.

By Integrated Care Journal

March 24, 2025

A broken process that is digitised is still broken – reflections from Rewired 2025

Rewired 2025 offered a timely and valuable touchpoint for a healthcare sector still absorbing the shockwaves of seismic reform and uncertainty. Speakers struck a careful balance between optimism about the future and realism about what is possible in a resource-constrained environment.

By David Duffy

March 19, 2025

Lack of support causing ‘dangerous cycle’ of mental health readmittance, says CQC

CQC report highlights shortfalls in mental health services, with young people, people from ethnic minority groups, and people from areas of deprivation facing the biggest barriers to accessing care.

By Integrated Care Journal

March 14, 2025

The role of digital nurses in transforming healthcare

Judy Sealey, Clinical Solutions Specialist at Altera Digital and former nurse, health discusses the evolving role of digital nurses in health and care and explores why their roles are so important.

By Integrated Care Journal

March 13, 2025

Workforce planning programme underway at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS FT

A major workforce optimisation programme has started at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with workforce planning specialists, SARD.

By Integrated Care Journal

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