Mark Philpott, Chief Executive of NPH Group, explains how the AI technology NPH Group used in lateral flow testing during the Covid-19 pandemic is now being considered by several governments worldwide to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza and HIV… When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK in 2020, we … Read more
Covid-19 deaths surpass 200,000 in the UK and a huge breakout on a cruise in Australia reminds us all that the virus isn’t going away… It’s that time of year when everybody is going away on holiday, with many choosing cruising as a preferred option. Having been restricted over the past two years by travel … Read more
Mark Philpott, our CEO at NPH Group, writes about how the role of technology, including Medtech, has helped people return to work. The past couple of years have been tough on all of us for a multitude of reasons, from illness (or worse) to entire industries coming to a halt, to redundancies, to learning how … Read more
We have won a contract to supply onsite and offsite COVID-19 testing services to Virgin Voyages, ahead of the launch of its two new vessels, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady, into UK waters. This partnership will see us elevate the safety of cruises from Portsmouth, Tilbury, and Liverpool between March and May 2022, including the final … Read more
With the removal of legal restrictions triggering a surge in Covid-19 infections, there is likely to be an increase in employees experiencing lingering symptoms. Organisations’ response should be two-fold, and they should consider how they support employees with long Covid, writes Mark Philpott Individuals and businesses are now encouraged to adopt a “common sense approach” … Read more
“Not all measures need to cost or be a significant investment, in fact, most can increase productivity and the psychological safety of employees in the workplace delivering a return on investment. If people feel looked after, they will engage in the aims of the business.” As we emerge from the winter months, the UK Government … Read more
We’ve been busy, both here in the UK and elsewhere… International Healthcare Partnership Forms Joint Venture We have partnered with global healthcare equipment supplier BHA Medical and other research and implementation organisations, to support the rollout of COVID-19 testing in South Africa. This joint venture has already delivered over four million COVID-19 tests globally. Together … Read more
We’ve been fortunate enough to support our community & are so glad we’ve been able to give back. One hour of nursing care costs £20, and our donation of £40,000 to St Oswald’s Hospice will cover the cost of a massive 2,000 hours of specialist, one-on-one care for an adult or child patient who uses … Read more
We’ve pivoted from occupational health to Covid-19 testing during the pandemic, and we are in prime position to help UK travellers with the new Government travel guidance due to be rolled out this month. The updated guidance aims to make travelling abroad simpler by only having red and green travel lists plus the PCR test … Read more
Rapid testing site for cruise passengers Our new COVID-19 testing facility has opened to get travellers cruising safely again from Portsmouth. We have opened the doors to a new testing facility that will provide Rapid Lateral Flow Antigen Tests near Portsmouth International Port. Throughout August, up to 12,000 passengers are set to sail with Virgin … Read more
