The new standards and improvement body for the NHS and other health providers in Scotland has launched its website, replacing the former NHS QIS site. The Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) site also links to other organisations which come under its umbrella: the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate; the … Continue reading →
Only two weeks to go before the end of the earlybird discount rates for Health Informatics Scotland 2010. Conference Dates – 22nd and 23rd September 2010 Rates start as low as £30.00 for two days! Our conference this year will be … Continue reading →
28 June 2010 A Scottish Parliament report published today raises concerns that “fundamental weaknesses in NHS management” may be influencing decisions on spending, budgeting and staff resources. The Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee has completed its review of NHS board … Continue reading →
Open for Registrations 22nd and 23rd September 2010 Register now for the most exciting eHealth conference in Scotland this year! Held at the prestigious Glasgow Science Centre you not only have a great programme, wide range of exhibitors, great views … Continue reading →
Published Date: 10 June 2010 SCOTLAND is not seeing health improvements in line with the level of government spending, according to a new study. • A report by a think-tank and auditors calls for more research into regional behaviour and … Continue reading →
Exclusive: Kate Foster 30 May 2010 Patients will be assessed by nurses instead of consultants and spend less time in hospital under controversial cutbacks to meet waiting time targets in Scotland. Many follow-up appointments will be scrapped altogether and patients … Continue reading →
NHS computer system 29/03/2010 A new £44 million IT system which will pave the way for a paper-free NHS was today launched. The Patient Management System (PMS) will be used to streamline in-patient and out-patient bookings, manage waiting lists, order … Continue reading →
Hi-tech help to keep older people at home A total of £16m has been invested in telecare technology since 2006 Hi-tech devices to help older people remain independent in their own homes will be funded with a new grant from … Continue reading →
The Registrar General for Scotland today published a report on differences in life expectancy between urban and rural areas, deprived and less deprived areas, and Community Health Partnership areas. The report shows life expectancy in the period 2006-2008. Commenting on … Continue reading →
NHS ‘could save £2m’ on joint implants Waiting times for treatment have ‘considerably’ reduced Health boards in Scotland could save millions of pounds by handling the cost of knee and hip replacements more efficiently, a spending watchdog said. Audit Scotland … Continue reading →