Tough new measures to crack down on "cowboy cosmetic procedures" that have left people maimed, injured and in need of urgent NHS care will be introduced by the government. Only qualified healthcare professionals will be able to perform the highest-risk procedures - such as non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts. These must be done by specialised healthcare workers working in providers that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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A physiotherapist specialising in orthopaedics, Alicia Stanton is currently Head of Service Improvement at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham. She highlights the importance of putting patients at the centre of care delivery, using their experience and knowledge to make change happen.
Authorising Engineer (MD): a vital new role
Prof. John Sandham CEng FIHEEM provides an insight into the role of Authorising Engineer (Medical Devices) and explains why this strategic imperative will enhance patient safety and organisational resilience within NHS Trusts.
Scaling wearables to deliver the 10-Year Health Plan
The 10-Year Health Plan calls for three important shifts in the way health and care is delivered. Technology enabled care, wearables and remote devices will need to become an integral part of the strategy. Steve Wightman offers an insight into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Looking East at leadership in robotics
The AfPP Robotics Symposium was recently held at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has achieved some impressive milestones and advances in robotic surgery in recent years. Leading experts gathered at the centre to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this pioneering field. Louise Frampton reports.
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