In September, 197 school graduates will start their vocational training or dual studies in Germany at Siemens Healthineers. 117 apprentices and 80 dual students will begin their careers at Siemens Healthineers. Training in technical professions predominates, followed by IT and commercial professions. For Siemens Healthineers, in-house training is an important factor in meeting the high demand for qualified junior staff and thus developing the company in the long term. 
Alcidion has today announced the addition of three new appointments to their UK-based team, with one internal promotion and two external recruits. Dr Paul Deffley has been announced as the UK Managing Director, with Tracy McClelland and Darren Ransley joining as global Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) and Chief Revenue Officer (UK), respectively. 
The government's plan for the NHS is a huge document. Jane Stephenson, chief executive of SPARK TSL, argues the key to unlocking its digital ambitions is to consider what it has to say about the shift from CDs to digital music.
How can trusts and health boards make the same shift from analogue to digital delivery, while lowering costs and improving satisfaction and engagement?
The government's big plan for the 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS laid out a big role for delivery. However, the Highland Marketing advisory board felt the missing implementation plan will have some big issues to address, from addressing the state of NHS IT today, to finding the time and money to deliver on its vision. 
The new NHS National Rehabilitation Centre will deploy technology to help patients to maintain their independence as they recover from life-changing injuries and illnesses and regain quality of life.
Airwave Healthcare has been selected to equip bedrooms at the new centre with 'intelligent bedside terminals' - iPads that will provide much more than the entertainment services that patients would typically enjoy at home.
Opinion Article by Dr Paul Deffley, Chief Medical Officer, Alcidion.