Arab Health 2015
I was in Dubai recently as part of the Healthcare UK team attending Arab Health.This annual exhibition, which celebrated its 40th year of existence, seems to have grown at a pace almost as rapid as the city’s skyline. This was …
An enduring relationship with India
A couple of recent India healthcare events have reminded me once again of something really important. That is the value of informal Indo-UK networks and people-to-people links. I believe it is a genuine force for good when developing partnerships with India. …
Conference helps showcase all that’s best about the NHS
NHS funding is tight, and meanwhile demand for services continues to rise. But there was an unmistakingly upbeat air at the Foundation Trust Network annual conference, partly thanks to a joyful evening reception followed by Dr Foster's jazz band party, with Tim Kelsey, …
How we are helping China tackle its ageing population challenge
Countries across the world face serious challenges around how to manage an ever increasing elderly population. The extra burden on the healthcare infrastructure is just one issue. Having an ageing population has meant a restructuring of pension systems and there’s …
Making links with Indonesia
One of the most interesting experiences when travelling is to return to somewhere you haven’t visited in a while and see how it has changed. Indonesia is the fourth most populous country on the planet, a rapidly growing and diversifying …
Why it’s so important to promote UK excellence in healthcare training and education
I’m delighted to have become part of the Healthcare UK team, contributing to two areas of national and international importance – education and health. My new role as training and education specialist with Healthcare UK means I can use my …
Healthcare: a truly global issue
Lunchtime is a key moment in any conference, and not just for hungry delegates. Conference organisers tend to focus on the crucial ten minutes after lunch and before the afternoon sessions begin – because this is when they find out …
Innovation and vision puts UK healthcare providers in the spotlight in India
LEADING a trade mission to India is never less than thrilling, stimulating and invigorating. It’s a lot of other things too – including full-on, challenging and slightly stressful! But when you lead a delegation – as I did in September …
Opening doors for health sector businesses in the world’s biggest democracy
TRADITIONAL and historic ties between the British and its healthcare system and India have always gone some way to opening doors to doing business in the world’s biggest democracy. This mutual respect and understanding was more than evident on the …
Philanthropy is important for business too
They say: "charity starts at home". Well, maybe business can start with charity. At Healthcare UK, we promote the work of UK healthcare providers in overseas markets. But this doesn't have to be strictly business. I work in the NHS International …