New bill will make it easier for businesses to compete for public sector contracts
A new bill is currently being passed through Parliament which aims to make it easier for businesses to enter public sector supply chains. The Procurement Bill lays out new rules and procedures for central government departments, their bodies and the wider public sector when selecting suppliers and awarding contracts with a value above certain thresholds. […]
Virtual wards: An exciting opportunity for your business
FOR many industries, the pandemic has had a lasting impact, fuelling many new opportunities for growth and change, particularly in healthcare where virtual wards are now commonly used. It’s a process which largely began during the early days of lockdown, when businesses had to react quickly to find new ways of working remotely, embracing technology […]
The accelerating role of technology in adult health and social care
On 1 December 2021, the government detailed new plans to accelerate the adoption and use of technology within the adult health and social care sector. These plans were part of the ‘People at the Heart of Care: adult social care reform’ white paper, which announced that £150 million of funding would be made available over […]
What is next for adult social care?
On 7 September 2021, the government set out its new plan for adult social care reform in England. This included a lifetime cap on the amount anyone in England will need to spend on their personal care, alongside a means-test for local authority financial support. These plans were part of the Build Back Better campaign […]
Integrated care systems – what direction are things moving in?
In 2019, the NHS set out plans to revolutionise Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) as part of its Long Term Plan. The proposals included: Giving people more control over their own health and the care they receive Encouraging more collaboration between GPs, their teams and community services, as ‘primary care networks’ to increase the services they […]
NHS waiting lists could result in tender opportunities
We’ve all seen the worrying headlines about the growth in NHS waiting lists following the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. Just this week it has been reported in the national news that the number of people on NHS waiting lists hit a 12-year high. At least 162,000 patients are waiting more than a year for […]