RCP publishes Green Physician Toolkit

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a Green Physician Toolkit that brings together the evidence on health and climate change, and suggests actions that physicians can take in their day-to-day practice.

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MDU calls for urgent reform to clinical negligence legislation
MDU calls for urgent reform to clinical negligence legislation

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling for the new government to focus on the unsustainable cost of clinical negligence claims and to prioritise proposals for legal reform following the publication of NHS Resolution's (NHSR) Annual report for...

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New Chief Nursing Officer for England announced
New Chief Nursing Officer for England announced

NHS England has announced that Duncan Burton has been appointed as Chief Nursing Officer for England. A nurse of more than 25 years, Duncan was most recently Deputy Chief Nursing Officer where he led national work on the maternity and neonatal...

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AfPP Annual Conference 2024

AfPP Annual Conference 2024
Join Over 500 Perioperative Practitioners at #AfPPConf2024 The AfPP Annual Conference – 60th Anniversary Edition As one of the largest gatherings of perioperative professionals in the UK, the AfPP Annual Conference is essential for anyone working in the perioperative field. What better way to celebrate this incredible profession than by listening to fantastic speakers, asking...

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Features

AMR: preventing the next pandemic
AMR: preventing the next pandemic

After years of excessive and sometimes inappropriate use of antimicrobials, an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi are no longer susceptible to the common medicines used to treat them. Simon Aylen discusses the history and challenges of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the strategies we can employ...

Role of technology in optimising medication
Role of technology in optimising medication

Gary Mooney discusses the role of technology in driving safety improvements in medication management, as well as the personalisation of therapies through pharmacogenomics.

More than one billion people living with obesity
More than one billion people living with obesity

The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet. These trends, together with the declining prevalence of people who are underweight since 1990, make obesity the most common form of malnutrition in most countries.

Role of AI in tackling sepsis and AMR
Role of AI in tackling sepsis and AMR

Dr. Mark Gostock and Dr. Iain Miller discuss the potential for artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to support early diagnosis of sepsis and reduce antimicrobial resistance.

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Grey is the new way with Sani-Cloth AF³
Grey is the new way with Sani-Cloth AF³

PDI International, a leading UK manufacturer of infection control solutions, has launched its latest alcohol-free cleaning and disinfection product, Sani-Clot AF³. This product will replace Sani-Cloth AF, featuring improvements to meet customer needs...

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Protection Civile and Raclac announce exclusive Partnership for Paris 2024 Games
Protection Civile and Raclac announce exclusive Partnership for Paris 2024 Games

La Fédération Nationale de Protection Civile (FNPC) and Raclac have announced a partnership that will see Raclac’s R.Advance gloves become the exclusive nitrile examination gloves used by Protection Civile volunteers during the Paris 2024 Games. The...

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Next generation in haemodynamic monitoring
Next generation in haemodynamic monitoring

Getinge has announced the launch of Pulsiocare, an advanced haemodynamic monitoring platform that recently received its CE certificate. The state-of-the-art device is based on the global MedTech company’s award-winning common user interface and...

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Enhancing sustainability in the NHS through asset tracking and maintenance
Enhancing sustainability in the NHS through asset tracking and maintenance

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, sustainability has become a critical focus. The National Health Service (NHS) faces the dual challenge of providing high-quality patient care while managing costs and environmental impact. One overlooked...

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AfPP Annual Conference 2024

University of Warwick
2nd - 3rd August 2024

The Operating Theatres North Show 2024

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
12th September 2024

The AfPP Roadshow - London

Cavendish Conference Centre, London
14th September 2024

Clinical Engineering Conference

Radisson Blu Stansted Hotel
17th September 2024

Infection Prevention 2024

ICC Birmingham
23rd - 25th September 2024