Medical TV dramas Holby City and Casualty have donated their equipment to the NHS as the coronavirus crisis continues to grip the UK. The BBC shows – both set in hospitals – use real-life medical equipment as props, and show bosses have now passed on the likes of protective equipment such as surgical masks and … Read more
The machines that could save your lives: Medical equipment firm ramps up production of ventilators as UK demand surges amid coronavirus pandemic The Government is in need of thousands of ventilators from medical supply firms Companies such as OES in Witney have adapted designs for a speedy process Many other engineering firms are turning to … Read more
NHS staff reveal ‘genuine fear’ as they have to buy their own protective equipment on the coronavirus frontline The lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) has prompted concern for NHS NHS guidelines state medical staff are to have protective FFP3 masks ‘fit-tested’ But doctors say the practices have been abandoned and masks are ‘gold dust’ … Read more
MoD’s equipment plan has £13bn funding black hole meaning military may not be able to expand its F-35 fighter jet fleet, watchdog warns MoD’s predicts £183.6b spending between 2019 and 2029, an overrun of £2.9b However in the ‘worst-case scenario’ this extra spending could rise to £13 billion NAO warned reluctance on ‘difficult decisions’ means … Read more
Moment three ‘horrible little parasites’ ransack hospice before making off with cash and computer equipment worth thousands of pounds The crooks forced their way into Dove House Hospice, Hull, on Monday morning CCTV cameras captured them running to and from the door with stolen goods They took £2,000-worth of computer equipment as well as cash … Read more