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Abbott UK www.abbottuk.com
Abbott is a leading, broad-based healthcare company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets products and services that span the entire continuum of healthcare - from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and cure. Its principal businesses include pharmaceuticals and medical products, including medicines and devices for hospital use, diagnostic tests and instruments and nutritionals for children and adults.
Association of Directors of Public Health adph.co.uk
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) seeks to improve and protect the health of the population by working to: collate and present the views of Directors of Public Health on public health policy to national governments, the media and other organisations; influence legislation and policy at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitate a support network for Directors of Public Health to share ideas and good practice and support problem-solving; identify and fulfil the development needs of Directors of Public Health where practicable and appropriate; in collaboration with others, further the development of comprehensive, equitable public health policies through relevant statutory and other bodies. Every Director of Public Health in the United Kingdom has the right to be a member of the Association.
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CFEP-UK Surveys www.cfep.co.uk
Working with primary and secondary health professionals, CFEP-UK Surveys offer individual and organisational patient satisfaction surveys, 360 degree feedback tools, professional development workshops, comprehensive, anonymised feedback reports and roll-on support and guidance materials. CFEP has surveyed over 1.3 million patients to date.
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Dr Foster www.drfoster.co.uk
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European Forum for Primary Care www.euprimarycare.org
The European Forum for Primary Care was initiated in early 2005. Its aim is to connect the three groups of interested parties in the field of Primary Care: the health care field, health policy makers, and the producers and evaluators of health care information.
The Ethical Medicines Industry Group (EMIG) www.emig.org.uk
EMIG is the trade association in the UK that represents the interests of small to medium-sized pharmaceutical companies.
EMIG member companies range from start-ups, whose prime focus is R&D, to highly developed businesses delivering essential products to patients, while continuing to invest heavily in the fight against disease.
This rich blend of companies enables EMIG to uniquely understand and address the myriad challenges facing pharmaceutical innovation and commercialisation in the UK.
EMIG is a democratic organisation, with one vote for each full member company, irrespective of size.
EMIG policy is ratified by the membership at our AGM and reported on/refined at our Quarterly Meetings throughout the year.
EMIG enables pharmaceutical SMEs to have an influence on the policies that determine success or failure in the UK.&nb
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Health Direction www.health-direction.co.uk
The Health Direction website is home to a comprehensive, searchable, database of Health Organisations.
Hunter Healthcare - www.hunter-healthcare.com
Hunter Healthcare are specialists in providing management talent to the healthcare sector. Whether you are a commissioner or provider of healthcare, we offer a single point of access for your management-resourcing needs. We have an unrivalled knowledge and understanding of healthcare, including the skills and talent required to excel in specific roles. Backed by an advisory board of NHS leaders, we are committed to delivering high quality, proven healthcare management talent. With an emphasis on personalised service, we go the extra mile to understand your organisation's needs, providing you with on-going expert support. Our strategic partnerships with organisations such as the NHS Alliance mean we have access to the very best talent networks, training opportunities and industry intelligence.
NHS Alliance members receive a 10% discount from Hunter Healthcare
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Indigo Health
Indigo Health is focussed on helping its clients to deliver value from transformational change and partnership working in healthcare. We work with the NHS, Industry and Investors providing solutions which help our clients to deliver their priorities and adapt to the changing healthcare environment.
Indigo health has a key strategic partnership with the NHS Alliance in delivering NHSAgenda, an online video service which aims to help the NHS front line to understand and act on the opportunities in the NHS transformation.
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Medical Practitioners Union www.mpunion.org.uk
Merck Sharp & Dohme www.msd-uk.co.uk
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Primary Care Pharmacists Association www.pcpa.org.uk
Primary Care Today primarycaretoday.co.uk
"Primary Care Today" a leading publication to healthcare professionals in the UK. Also a leading website and e-book. View the e-book at
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Queens Nursing Institute qni.org.uk
The Queen's Nursing Institute is a registered charity, No.213128. We support community nurses in any specialty with project funding, professional development, information networks, financial and personal assistance, and work to influence national policy affecting nurses in primary care.
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RBS Mentor has entered into a partnership with the NHS Alliance to offer members access to Employment Law & HR, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Services.
As a NHS Alliance member you will have access to:
One free 10 minute call to our Employment Law & HR Advice Service and one free 10 minute call to the Health & Safety Advice Service – call 0800 056 0874 (line open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm excluding public holidays)
Preferential discounts from the cost of RBS Mentor’s Employment Law & HR, Health & Safety or Environmental Management Services. Visit www.rbsmentor.co.uk for further information.