12 March 2020          View The Latest Issue Online          Follow Us On Twitter          View This Email Online

NEWS

£30bn coronavirus package announced in Budget 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £30 billion package to help the economy get through the recent and ongoing coronavirus outbreak.....read more

Cornwall is first NHS region to set 2030 net-zero target

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly's sustainability and transformation partnership (STP) has outlined a 2030 net-zero target, in what is believed to be a UK first.....read more

Biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases in UK

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK has now reached 456, the biggest rise in a single day.....read more

NHS announces boost to coronavirus testing labs

NHS England and Public Health England are undertaking a significant expansion of coronavirus testing, with enhanced labs helping the health service carry out 10,000 tests daily.....read more

Routine GP work may be dropped due to coronavirus

The British Medical Association has said that routine monitoring of long-term conditions could stop, in order for GPs to focus on the sickest patients as the coronavirus outbreak worsens.....read more

SPONSORS

GroupNexus

GroupNexus (formerly CP Plus & Ranger Services) provides complete hospital car park management solutions while remaining sensitive to patient and visitor’s needs. With over 25 years’ experience in healthcare parking management and parking technology, we have the widest knowledge of this sector within the industry.....read more

S2S Group

The healthcare sector is one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals. Securely dispose of electronic equipment through our IT Asset Recovery and Data Destruction services.....read more

Illumino Ignis Ltd

Illumino Ignis is an independent, professional, forward focused company specialising in the design, commission, supply and support of a wide range of fire safety, emergency lighting and disability products.....read more

Glasdon UK Limited

Catch wind of Glasdon’s latest shelter: Echelon™ a modern yet functional and cost-effective design that is delivered fully assembled and ready for immediate installation. The robust, Armortec® coated mild steel frame is resistant to corrosion and vandalism, and the UV protected, curved, clear polycarbonate panels provide excellent overhead cover.....read more

Fairtrade Vending Ltd

24/7 Food Vending Solution for the NHS. The Bistro Express Ready Meal vendor offers a menu of 14 microwavable Ready Meals , that also cater for specific allergens. A very cost effective provision for an 'Out of Hours' food solution for NHS staff and visitors. For further information email us today.

EVENTS

The Medical Imaging Convention

17-18 March, NEC, Birmingham

The Medical Imaging Convention will open its doors on the 17 & 18 March to thousands of medical imaging professionals at the NEC Birmingham. This event will feature 150 CPD seminars and 150 exhibitors across focus areas for MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging and X-Ray.....read more

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