Blog - Ethical Healthcare

March 17, 2024

6 steps to communications success in digital healthcare transformation

Good communications can be the key to effective programme delivery. Caroline Maddams, our Interim Head of Communications, Design and Change, knows this from over two decades of delivering communications in the NHS. Here, she provides her six steps to communications success – and sets out why taking a strategic approach to communicating about your digital

March 8, 2024

IWD24: Minerva graduates on the value of developing women leaders in digital healthcare

Minerva is a leadership development programme for women in digital healthcare. It is specifically designed to tackle the inequalities and challenges faced by women in tech – and to harness the unique strengths of female leaders. For International Women’s Day 2024, we spoke to Minerva founder, Anne Cooper, and three Minerva students to see why

February 28, 2024

Spring Budget: Don’t give the NHS more money for digital

As we await the Chancellor’s Spring Budget next week, our CEO Thomas Webb isn’t hoping for more money for digital in the NHS. Instead, he wants more strategic funding programmes and a greater focus on developing the digital workforce. That’s where the real value for money lies.

February 5, 2024

New partnership between NHS Confederation and Ethical Healthcare Consulting

We’re excited to share that Ethical Healthcare will be supporting NHS Confederation’s ICS Network in 2024.

February 5, 2024

5 lessons in LIMS implementation

Implementing a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is one of the most complex tasks faced by diagnostics teams in the NHS. Our Head of Delivery, Ash Tailor, has supported many clients through the process and shares his top five lessons for LIMS implementation success.

January 22, 2024

Our 3-step approach to quality management success

We recently completed our audit for the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard – and we’re proud to say we passed with flying colours. In this blog post, the team that secured our top marks reflects on the key practices of our quality management approach.

December 13, 2023

An easy answer to NHS productivity

Our Founder and CEO, Thomas Webb, reflects on the messages from this year’s NHS Confederation ICS Network conference and looks at how the NHS can be more productive despite the many challenges it faces right now.

December 10, 2023

Ethical Healthcare welcomes Luke Stockdale as new Chief Technology Officer

Luke Stockdale will bring years of experience to Ethical Healthcare as he embarks on a role as the consultancy’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

December 6, 2023

Why NHS boards must view digital as an equal

In November 2023, HTN asked its followers which health tech area they would prioritise this year. Improving digital culture and skills came out on top, with 38% of the vote, closely followed by improving systems in place (29%) and availability of data/use of data (28%). Just a week after HTN published its research, NHS England

November 21, 2023

Q&A with Leanne Ashmead, Programme Director, West of England Imaging and Pathology Networks

Leanne Ashmead leads transformation programmes across the imaging and pathology networks of the West of England at a time of immense change for diagnostics teams. In this Q&A, she outlines the opportunities for digital diagnostics and explains why galvanising everyone around a common goal is vital.

November 10, 2023

Ethical Healthcare Consulting Ranks 16th on the North of England’s 2023 Fast Growth 50 Index

Recognised for significant contribution to regional economy and innovation The UK Fast Growth 50 Index has unveiled the inaugural list of the fifty fastest-growing firms in the North of England, and we’re thrilled to announce our spot at number 16. At Ethical, we’re on a mission to redefine the norm. Our focus is

November 8, 2023

The challenges and opportunities for digital diagnostics

Digital diagnostics can unlock the power of precision medicine for the NHS – but they come with some challenges. Our Chief Operating Officer, Judy Smith, reflects on the current pressures facing imaging and pathology networks and clinical teams and outlines how we can harness the opportunities offered by digital diagnostics.

October 29, 2023

Enough is enough: how we can do more to keep patients safe

Professor Joe McDonald, our Principal Associate for health system collaboration, explains how the recent trial of Lucy Letby triggered both personal and professional rage – and the desire to do more to keep patients safe across the NHS.

October 16, 2023

Thoughts about leaving a legacy

When Andy Kinnear recently lost a trusted and long-term colleague, he began thinking about legacy. Here, he outlines three things that are more important than status, salary or office size, and why we must always see working for and with the NHS as a privileged opportunity to help others. ***

October 3, 2023

Inside the Westminster bubble: Andy Kinnear’s ‘fireside chat’ with Steve Brine MP

At HETT23, our Partnerships Director, Andy Kinnear, spoke to Steve Brine MP about Integrated Care Systems, the digital healthcare agenda and NHS funding. Here are his reflections on a conversation with the Chair of the Health and Care Committee.

October 2, 2023

4 ways NHS data analysts can support each other

In June 2023, the NHS published its Long Term Workforce Plan to retain existing talent, make better use of technology, and launch the biggest health recruitment drive in health service history. The plan failed to include anything to support workers in digital, data and technology roles. Lauren Bevan, Director of Consulting, outlines how the data

September 25, 2023

Digital board leaders – what’s going on?

Andy Kinnear, Ethical Healthcare’s Partnerships Director, believes that competent and bold digital leadership at executive director level is no longer optional for the NHS. While digital cannot solve all the challenges facing the NHS, it can change it for the better. In this rousing article, Andy explains how and why board leaders should embrace the

August 30, 2023

How we created a modern project management office toolkit for digital healthcare

Our delivery team deals with almost 40 live projects at any time. Efficiency, transparency and accuracy are therefore of paramount importance in ensuring we deliver great results for our clients. That’s why the team has developed its own super productive modern project management office (PMO) toolkit.

August 16, 2023

Unlocking precision medicine: 5 ways to transform digital diagnostics

Lauren Bevan, our Director of Consulting, reflects on Ethical Healthcare’s recent experience to set out what can be done to scale-up digital diagnostics in the short term.

August 11, 2023

Driving success with EPR optimisation

Ethical Healthcare’s electronic patient record (EPR) Domain Lead, Jennifer Dunne, has used her extensive experience of EPR procurement and implementation to write a 6-step guide to support those on their EPR journey. In step 6, Jennifer outlines how to drive success with EPR optimisation.

August 11, 2023

6-step guide to EPR procurement and implementation

Read our step-by-step to finding and implementing the right electronic patient record (EPR) system for your organisation.

August 10, 2023

Incorporating Agile methodology in EPR implementation

Ethical Healthcare’s electronic patient record (EPR) Domain Lead, Jennifer Dunne, has used her extensive experience of EPR procurement and implementation to write a 6-step guide to support those on their EPR journey. In step 5, Jennifer explains how to incorporate Agile methodology in EPR implementation.

August 9, 2023

Preparing for EPR readiness activities

Ethical Healthcare’s electronic patient record (EPR) Domain Lead, Jennifer Dunne, has used her extensive experience of EPR procurement and implementation to write a 6-step guide to support those on their EPR journey. In step 4, Jennifer describes how to prepare for EPR readiness activities.

August 9, 2023

Achieving investment approval for an EPR programme

Ethical Healthcare’s electronic patient record (EPR) Domain Lead, Jennifer Dunne, has used her extensive experience of EPR procurement and implementation to write a 6-step guide to support those on their EPR journey. In step 3, Jennifer outlines how to achieve investment approval for an EPR programme.

August 8, 2023

The significance of a well-prepared EPR procurement plan

Ethical Healthcare’s electronic patient record (EPR) Domain Lead, Jennifer Dunne, has used her extensive experience of EPR procurement and implementation to write a 6-step guide to support those on their EPR journey. In step 2, Jennifer discusses the significance of a well-prepared EPR procurement plan.

August 7, 2023

How to create a user-centred EPR strategy

Ethical Healthcare’s electronic patient record (EPR) Domain Lead, Jennifer Dunne, has used her extensive experience of EPR procurement and implementation to write a 6-step guide to support those on their EPR journey. In step 1, Jennifer discusses the importance of developing a user-centred EPR strategy.

August 1, 2023

How we managed the clinical safety of the NHS Covid-19 app

Gerry Bolger was part of the team that managed the clinical safety of the NHS Covid-19 app. Following the sunsetting of the app in the spring, Gerry reflects on how it was developed and the impact technology had in fighting the pandemic.

July 31, 2023

Reflections on the third anniversary of shared care records

John Farenden, Programme Director for the National Shared Care Records Programme from 2019-23, reflects on the third anniversary of the ‘Phase 3 letter’ that asked for the implementation of a full shared care record to support the NHS’s fight against Covid-19.

July 18, 2023

6 things you need to assess the clinical safety of your Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

Clinical safety is a vital part of implementing a new EPR system. Here our clinical safety officer and principal associate – EPR, Gerry Bolger, outlines the six steps you should take to ensure safety is at the heart of your EPR journey.

July 11, 2023

Why it’s still important to develop the leadership strengths of women in digital health

Anne Cooper, our Chair and Clinical Director, set up the Minerva leadership development programme for women working in digital health following her own experiences of working in health informatics for two decades. As Minerva opens for applications for its 2023 cohort, Anne reflects on the specific ways that Minerva supports women – and why that

July 2, 2023

Q&A with Laura Rooney, Director of Strategy, Health Innovation Manchester

Laura Rooney is Director of Strategy at Health Innovation Manchester, an organisation with the aim of discovering, developing and deploying new healthcare innovations at pace and scale across Greater Manchester.

June 21, 2023

5 ways the new NHS CIO can move the digital agenda forward

John Quinn has been appointed as the NHS’ new CIO and will lead the organisation’s digital transformation strategy. It’s a big job with huge demands from across the healthcare system. Our Partnerships Director, Andy Kinnear, sets out what John’s priorities should be and how he can make a real difference in moving the digital healthcare agenda forward.

June 12, 2023

HIMSS23Europe: Impacts of EMR training on clinician adoption, proficiency and satisfaction

Research shows that enabling efficiency through education is the most effective way to improve clinicians’ EMR experience. So why does training continue to fall by the wayside for some? Our Chief Operating Officer, Judy Smith, spoke on a panel at HIMSS23Europe about common EMR challenges and training strategies that are proven to drive user satisfaction

March 16, 2023

The 2023 budget: a step in the right direction but will it be enough?

Yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the 2023 budget to Parliament. In this blog post, Lauren Bevan, our Director of Consulting, delves into the different aspects of the budget that are relevant to the NHS. Up against it If we consider comparing the NHS’s fortunes with a household budget, the NHS

March 15, 2023

EPR usability: why implementation is more important than functionality

At this week’s Rewired 23 conference, our CEO, Thomas Webb, shared Ethical Healthcare’s research into EPR usability. Here, he summarises the findings and why he believes implementation is more important than functionality when it comes to long-term clinical engagement.

March 8, 2023

Q&A with Claire Buchner, Assistant Director of Digital Health and Nursing, Public Health Agency

Back in 2019, Claire Bucher was part of the first cohort of our Minerva leadership development programme for women working in digital health. We caught up with Claire to find out how she’s used her Minerva skills to develop her career and confidence since graduating.

May 17, 2022

Shared care records: Right idea, wrong approach?

Shared care records are being held up as the foundation for integrated care by NHS England, with the latest fanfare to be heard in the government’s integration white paper. However, the profession needs a more coherent approach to the data if we are to avoid them becoming just another bucket of health data for caregivers

May 3, 2022

The Ethical Healthcare story: Putting public service at the heart of health IT consultancy

Patients before profit margins The Ethical story is a clear demonstration that healthcare suppliers can champion public sector values without compromising on quality or price. Doing the right things in the right way is the successful and sustainable ethos that is driving this dynamic health informatics consultancy. Ethical Healthcare is a unique team of exceptional

April 25, 2022

Are we finally saying goodbye to a paperless NHS?

Creating a completely ‘paperless’ NHS with fully interoperable IT is an issue keeping tech leaders awake at night. Given that IT issues run deep within the healthcare system, it is a goal that could be out of reach for some hospitals. This isn’t helped by the fact that, despite commitments to improving NHS IT, we

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6 steps to communications success in digital healthcare transformation

IWD24: Minerva graduates on the value of developing women leaders in digital healthcare

Spring Budget: Don’t give the NHS more money for digital

New partnership between NHS Confederation and Ethical Healthcare Consulting

5 lessons in LIMS implementation

Our 3-step approach to quality management success

An easy answer to NHS productivity

Ethical Healthcare welcomes Luke Stockdale as new Chief Technology Officer

Why NHS boards must view digital as an equal

Q&A with Leanne Ashmead, Programme Director, West of England Imaging and Pathology Networks

Ethical Healthcare Consulting Ranks 16th on the North of England’s 2023 Fast Growth 50 Index

The challenges and opportunities for digital diagnostics

Enough is enough: how we can do more to keep patients safe

Thoughts about leaving a legacy

Inside the Westminster bubble: Andy Kinnear’s ‘fireside chat’ with Steve Brine MP

4 ways NHS data analysts can support each other

Digital board leaders – what’s going on?

How we created a modern project management office toolkit for digital healthcare

Unlocking precision medicine: 5 ways to transform digital diagnostics

Driving success with EPR optimisation

6-step guide to EPR procurement and implementation

Incorporating Agile methodology in EPR implementation

Preparing for EPR readiness activities

Achieving investment approval for an EPR programme

The significance of a well-prepared EPR procurement plan

How to create a user-centred EPR strategy

How we managed the clinical safety of the NHS Covid-19 app

Reflections on the third anniversary of shared care records

6 things you need to assess the clinical safety of your Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

Why it’s still important to develop the leadership strengths of women in digital health

Q&A with Laura Rooney, Director of Strategy, Health Innovation Manchester

5 ways the new NHS CIO can move the digital agenda forward

HIMSS23Europe: Impacts of EMR training on clinician adoption, proficiency and satisfaction

The 2023 budget: a step in the right direction but will it be enough?

EPR usability: why implementation is more important than functionality

Q&A with Claire Buchner, Assistant Director of Digital Health and Nursing, Public Health Agency

Shared care records: Right idea, wrong approach?

The Ethical Healthcare story: Putting public service at the heart of health IT consultancy

Are we finally saying goodbye to a paperless NHS?

Ethical’s expert team can support major digital transformation. Give us a call today on 0333 0124275

Ethical’s expert team can support major digital transformation.
Give us a call today on 0333 0124275