Contents


THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL


Volume 25 I Issue 2 I February 2026


Inside this issue


5 Editor’s Comment Still waiting for a way forward: the gynaecology waiting list crisis.


6 Cover Story: Elevating patient


ventilation at Salford Royal By prioritising ease of use, digital integration, and responsive care, Salford Royal’s Respiratory Support Unit team has enabled clinicians to deliver faster, safer, and more effective ventilation across the hospital.


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The AfPP is strengthening its leadership for a progressive perioperative future. Susan Preston highlights the appointment of the new Trustees and offers an insight into how they will drive forward safer perioperative care.


Closing with confidence in vascular surgery


Rewriting the future of surgical training Showcasing UK innovation in the Middle East


51 Somerset Trust cuts carbon footprint in testing for UTI


Pee-in-Pot (PiP) is a sustainable innovation developed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to facilitate midstream urine collection. In this article, the team behind the innovation share their insights.


15 Friends of African Nursing celebrating 25 years


Kate Woodhead RGN DMS shares her reflections on 25 years of delivering perioperative education through the charity, Friends of African Nursing.


19 Rewriting the future of surgical training


Ameen Mahmood and Professor Jag Dhanda look at how VR technology is transforming training and global access to surgery.


24 Implementing digital ECGs at Barts Health


Dr. Krishnaraj Sinhji Rathod, consultant in interventional cardiology at Barts Health NHS Trust, explains the clinical, environmental, and efficiency significance of digitising electrocardiograms.


27 Closing with confidence in vascular surgery


Doppler ultrasound can provide a cost-effective tool in ensuring verification of vascular blood flow during vascular surgery, enabling surgeons to ‘close with confidence’.


33 Showcasing UK innovation in the Middle East


Formerly known as Arab Health, WHX Dubai has long been recognised as a cornerstone of the international healthcare exhibition calendar.


37 HSSIB publishes report on ‘corridor care’


In a report by the HSSIB, healthcare leaders and NHS Trusts are urged to better understand and manage the risks temporary care environments may present to patient safety.


41 Traceability is vital for patient safety


Alex Prior explains why flexible traceability systems are integral to patient safety. In this article, Alex highlights how the Royal United Hospital has driven improvement.


55 Advancing surgery in the East of England


The new Welbeck Cambridge Surgery Centre will advance patient-centred, minimally invasive specialist care in the East of England, when it opens in 2026. Professor Khanduja (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon), Mr Brown (Consultant Neurosurgeon), Mr Donnelly (Consultant ENT Surgeon), and Dr. Rolfe (Consultant in Pain Medicine) provide an insight into what the new facility will have to offer.


60 Evolution of urinalysis: from dipstick to digital solution


Julie Elston provides an insight into the evolution of urinalysis. She argues that digital solutions could address some of the issues associated with urinalysis – such as improper handling, inconsistent dip times, subjective interpretation, and inefficient processes.


64 Rethinking value in NHS procurement


In this article, Thomas Owens, outlines why long-term outcomes must outweigh short-term cost – especially in pressure ulcer prevention. He calls for the NHS to embed lifecycle value, clinical performance, and sustainability into every purchasing decision.


68 Cost of settling clinical negligence claims triples


Now at £60 billion, the government’s liability for clinical negligence claims has increased in real terms from £14.4 billion since 2006-07 and is the second largest liability on the government balance sheet.


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Follow the CSJ LinkedIn page. Search Clinical Services Journal 45 Driving innovation in the NHS


Steve Thomason provides an insight into how Medilink is supporting MedTech innovation and helping the NHS to speed up adoption of new technologies.


48 AfPP strengthens leadership team


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