The NHS is vital to healthcare provision in the UK, aiming to deliver free or low-cost care to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. But it is underfunded. To help reduce the financial burden, healthcare environments need to be better, smarter and more efficient.
More than 800 fax machines are still being used by the NHS – almost four years after the Government's deadline for a total ban on them.
The healthcare system remains a significant ‘easy target’ for cyber criminals. As such, the rise of cyber-attacks in the UK should be a top concern for our healthcare system. 2023 data from Indusface revealed that 52% of health and social care businesses are disproportionately targeted compared to the 49% average of UK businesses, with the sector ranked fifth most likely to be attacked.
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