Technology-assisted homecare in the UK remains nursing homes' poor relation, despite the potential to reduce the live care needed and solve understaffing issues. HBI speaks to multiple tech experts and asks why it hasn't caught on in the same way.
In March last last year, the UK homecare group Cera Care said it would create 10,000 new jobs for carers across the country in response to COVID. More than one year on, HBI understands that less than 40% of these prospective vacancies have been filled so far, but the project continues.
This week’s infographic illustrates the average length of stay (AVLOS) for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's across Europe and how it has changed since 2010.
The Norwegian government is trying to introduce more free choice for patients, particularly when it comes to elderly care, with a new procurement framework. The move comes after a few years of Norwegian municipalities refusing to work with the for-profit sector.
Netcare's deal to build and manage Lesotho's largest hospital has run aground, with the government moving to cancel the multi-million Rand deal for alleged breach of contract - a move Netcare says it will challenge. HBI speaks to a South Africa-based hospital source to find out more.
Spain's second-largest hospital group Vithas has brought together its diagnostic arms into a new division called Vithas Diagnostics. It's headed by a new employee, who comes straight from Synlab.
For this week's infographic, HBI looks at data around inpatient psychiatric care services in Europe, as well as the market share of the for-profit sector. What does it show?
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