Across the NHS, safeguarding requirements, documentation standards, and the demands of multi-team coordination have grown significantly. Whether responding to complex mental health presentations or supporting staff during unpredictable clinical pathways, healthcare providers increasingly require accurate, up-to-date information to make safe decisions.

Modern hospitals face enormous pressures: high patient volumes, complex workflows, security threats and incidents of violence, data security, and the ongoing challenge of staff shortages. All of this places a huge strain on traditional hospital communication channels. It’s no longer always possible to keep key workers in touch by landline, email, or smart phone across an extended area.

The end of the year always provides a time of reflection, as well as the opportunity to focus on the path forward for the year ahead and beyond. With this in mind, I want to take the time to share some of the exciting accomplishments and acknowledge the teams from CSE Crosscom US and UK, a leading provider of mission-critical communications and video solutions.

As the needs of modern university campuses evolve, so must the tools that security teams use to protect them. One of the most noteworthy developments in recent years is the adoption of body worn cameras by some campus security teams, both here in the UK and abroad. The technology is proving to be a crucial asset in enhancing transparency, de-escalating potential conflicts, and reducing crime on university campuses.

Keeping university campuses safe and welcoming for students is a growing challenge for leaders across the UK higher education sector. According to the 2023 Student Academic Experience Survey by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), 59% of students at UK universities reported that security measures influenced their choice of university.

As the festive season approaches, UK retailers are preparing for the busiest period of the year — and for the challenges that come with it.