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Is the independent sector the overlooked market for both pharma and health tech?
While the NHS remains the cornerstone of care delivery, the independent sector is emerging as a dynamic, hybrid ecosystem, blending NHS-contracted services, insured pathways, and direct-access options. This evolution presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and health tech organisations to engage new patient channels, accelerate innovation, and shape the future of care.
Nov 195 min read


Frontlog to front page: a data-led news story
We coined this group 'frontlog', standing in contrast to the 'backlog' narrative that had previously dominated public discourse.
Nov 184 min read


Navigating NHS policy upheaval: why advisory boards matter right now
For organisations who work with the NHS, the right advisory board has become not just useful, but essential, to navigate and thrive in a changing NHS system.
Nov 183 min read


Telling the stories of the People of Harley Street Health District
Our first video for the People of Harley Street Health District series, featuring Jack Porter, NHS Innovation Accelerator Co-Director, UCLPartners, based at Hale House in the Harley Street Health District The Harley Street Health District’s mission to is to foster the future of joined-up health - described as whole health - by bringing together the best and brightest. This is happening on the ground in a number of ways – the launch of Hale House, the home of HealthTech, provi
Nov 182 min read


The value of patient experience to gain insight – why talking to healthcare professionals isn’t enough
We’re committed to amplifying the patient voice as a strategic imperative, because when patients are part of the conversation, everyone benefits.
Oct 232 min read


From waiting lists to log-ins
Is the NHS ready for online hospitals? Can this fresh approach to tackling NHS waiting lists succeed where others have not?  Last week,...
Oct 72 min read


Breaking the chain of addiction: how sharing stories can change lives
Sometimes the most powerful campaigns are those that put people at the heart of the story. As we launch Priory’s Break the Chain  campaign this week, we’re proud to unveil a vertical video series that does just that, sharing the lived experiences of individuals who have broken the cycle of addiction through Priory’s care. Our research revealed that one in four people are worried about a loved one’s drinking, and the ripples of addiction can hugely affect the lives of familie
Oct 72 min read


Evidence is the bridge between innovation and adoption.
Operational planning for 2026/27 will be shaped by national priorities including: the three shifts, reducing health inequalities, improving productivity, and delivering the NHS Long Term Health Plan.
Aug 72 min read


The best of the press on the 10 Year Health Plan
Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England  was published yesterday. Grab a coffee, here’s your reading list from how the press...
Jul 42 min read


Making sense of the health market
The NHS tanker is changing its course and structure with the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan and making three big shifts of moving...
Jun 272 min read


Drum Circle – A Network for Healthcare Communicators by ZPB Associates
Drum Circle is ZPB’s network for healthcare marketing and communications professionals.
Jun 121 min read


The left-shift in action: putting community first in UK health policy
How the UK is shifting to put community first in health policy.
Apr 72 min read
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