NHS England figures show that the NHS is working harder than ever, yet ambulance waits, A&E pressures, and overall waiting lists continue to grow. In Scotland, a patient satisfaction survey has shown a drop in satisfaction, particularly with GP services; but health minister Humza Yousaf has warned that recovery will be a long job.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is to extend the use of its Alcidion electronic patient record by deploying Miya Emergency in ED and Provation iPro in anaesthesia. And The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has deployed the ICE sample collection module to improve the efficiency and safety of blood collection.
