The annual influenza vaccination programme has become an important strategy for protecting public health by providing vulnerable people with immunisation against the virus strains likely to be the most prevalent over the coming year. The best time to have the vaccination is each autumn, from the beginning of October, as this will provide protection throughout winter – the riskiest time…
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At Ashtons we are always looking to improve the services we provide to our clients. Our latest enhancement is to introduce new environmentally friendly fridge boxes. These are made from white and blue cardboard with a fully recyclable, biodegradable insert…
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Ashtons Live View is a unique online recording and communication tool that has transformed medicines management in our client hospices and has dramatically reduced medication errors. In the first two years of use, our monitoring has shown Live View has brought about a 40% fall in the number of medication errors among our client hospices…
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We are delighted to announce that Ashtons has secured a significant investment from mid-market private equity investor LDC. The deal will help our existing management team to drive organic growth, further develop our software services, and expand our warehousing and distribution infrastructure…
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Our research has indicated that many of your colleagues at hospices around the country are finding it increasingly challenging to obtain a consistent, reliable and legal supply of stock medication. Many medication suppliers are finding it a challenge to meet the increasingly stringent regulations imposed by the MHRA with its…
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On 8 May, Ashtons Directors, Laurence Sprey and Yachna Tak, attended the most recent committee meeting for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hospice and Palliative Care at the Houses of Parliament. This APPG raises awareness and promotes the needs of people living with terminal or life-shortening conditions. It brings…
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The Ashtons Live View system facilitates the electronic reporting of pharmacist audits and communication between the pharmacist and clinical staff in the hospital. The pharmacists report any clinical interventions, audits and compliance issues following their ward visits and this information is emailed to the relevant staff and managers. The hospital…
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