I never thought I would end up writing an article about NHS procurement—which, on the face of it, sounds like a terribly dry subject. But having recently navigated the system on behalf of an SME, I ...

The nursing profession is inconsistently involved in the NHS procurement process, despite the proven benefits of their greater clinical involvement. This article explores what procurement is, how it ...

The NHS finds itself in a very challenging place post-COVID, with unprecedented waiting lists, stretched finances, and a staffing crisis. Faced with these challenges, this is the perfect time for the ...

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a consumer-style digital procurement hub to reduce cost and improve visibility, data management and ensure greater compliance in the health service.

New guidelines will be issued to all NHS Trusts later this year, marking the first time that patient experience and outcomes will be prioritised over cost. This shift comes after an 18-month campaign ...

“Being involved with the Customer Board has been a real eye opener,” she says. “If we can make savings somewhere other than the front line, I will do it. If we can buy products more efficiently and ...

On June 23, 2016, the UK voted by a margin of 52% to 48% to leave the European Union (EU). In the wake of the referendum result, much attention has focused on Article 50. Article 50 was introduced by ...

Respondents report approvals and evaluation readiness are now the bottlenecks driving demand for reusable safety artefacts, evidence repeatability and lifecycle controls. CITY OF LONDON, GB / ACCESS ...

NHS England has issued a call to software suppliers for advice concerning the integration of its human resources (HR) and finance applications in a cloud environment. This is what the organisation ...

New guidance will be issued to all NHS Trusts later this year which, for the first time, will stipulate that patient experience and outcomes must be considered ahead of cost. The change comes after an ...