IDSc and AfPP collaborate to review and update loan set management guidance

In response to valuable feedback from Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) members, The Institute of Decontamination Science (IDSc) and AfPP have collaborated to review and update the national guidance on the management of loan sets and individual reusable medical devices.

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Marginal improvement in doctors’ wellbeing but many feel unable to progress careers, warns GMC

One in three doctors say they are unable to progress their education, training and careers in the way they want, the results of the latest General Medical Council (GMC) survey have found.

NHS begins roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme

People at highest risk of infection with gonorrhoea will now be better protected from the disease, as the NHS and local authorities begin the roll-out of a world-first vaccination programme in England.

Alder Hey has launched the first vestibular screening programme for children in the UK

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has recently launched the first vestibular screening programme (VIS-L) for infants in the UK.

Ecolab partners with Mackwell Health to launch latest innovation in UV-C decontamination

Ecolab is set to expand its UK & Ireland portfolio with a state-of-the-art 360° UV-C decontamination device. With waiting times at their highest and net zero targets only 15 years away, the need for efficient and sustainable systems within healthcare...

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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.

First impressions of the 10-Year Health Plan

Kate Woodhead RGN DMS provides her first impressions of the government’s 10-Year Health Plan. She describes the Plan as ‘ambitious’ in its goals but finds that it is rather light on implementation and delivery timelines.

Exploring surgical trends in the operating theatre

Kate Woodhead RGN DMS looks at the latest surgical trends – from robots and artificial intelligence to 3D printing and virtual reality. She considers the steps that theatre teams need to take to ensure safe implementation of new technologies.

Raising the bar in surgical innovation

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A sustainable choice for pre-cleaning of endoscopes

As the healthcare sector pushes for both clinical excellence and sustainability, Serchem’s Scope‑Clenz is leading the way and now available in eco-friendly pouches, designed to reduce waste without compromising performance.

Novel detergent reduces endoscopy manual cleaning time and water usage 

A new study conducted at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, found that adopting EndoPreZyme could help save 725,000 litres of water annually and reduce average manual cleaning time by 15%.

360° UV-C decontamination: helping to maintain healthy spaces

Ecolab is launching the latest innovation in infection prevention, with the aim to enhance environmental hygiene protocols and reduce the impact of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). The state-of-the-art Illuvi system provides 360° UV-C...

Fast and precise dissection with TriSect rapide

Erbe Medical has announced the introduction of TriSect rapide® – the latest advanced energy device that sets a new standard in speed, precision, and thermal safety.

IDSc and AfPP collaborate to review and update loan set management guidance

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Marginal improvement in doctors’ wellbeing but many feel unable to progress careers, warns GMC

Marginal improvement in doctors’ wellbeing but many feel unable to progress careers, warns GMC

NHS begins roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme

NHS begins roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme

Alder Hey has launched the first vestibular screening programme for children in the UK

Alder Hey has launched the first vestibular screening programme for children in the UK

Ecolab partners with Mackwell Health to launch latest innovation in UV-C decontamination

Ecolab partners with Mackwell Health to launch latest innovation in UV-C decontamination

Features

Looking East at leadership in robotics

First impressions of the 10-Year Health Plan

Exploring surgical trends in the operating theatre

Raising the bar in surgical innovation

Products

A sustainable choice for pre-cleaning of endoscopes

A sustainable choice for pre-cleaning of endoscopes

Novel detergent reduces endoscopy manual cleaning time and water usage

Novel detergent reduces endoscopy manual cleaning time and water usage

360° UV-C decontamination: helping to maintain healthy spaces

360° UV-C decontamination: helping to maintain healthy spaces

Fast and precise dissection with TriSect rapide

Fast and precise dissection with TriSect rapide

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