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Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS
HealthTech
MBCS
Thomas escribe para informar, inspirar y equipar a los líderes de la práctica y a los profesionales de la salud que se enfrentan al cambio, basándose en dos décadas de trabajo práctico en todo el sistema sanitario del Reino Unido.
With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology, Thomas is a trusted voice on practice operations, digital transformation, and patient engagement. A seasoned expert in supporting primary care and NHS practices, he brings deep insight into the real-world challenges—and opportunities—of delivering better care through smarter systems. Whether advising on workflow redesign, digital tools, or service innovation, Thomas combines strategic thinking with a practical understanding of what works on the ground.
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Access to emergency contraception in England has just become easier. From October 2025, women can get the morning-after pill free of charge at most high street pharmacies, without needing to visit a GP or sexual health clinic. The new service, announced by NHS England, marks one of the biggest shifts in reproductive healthcare since the 1960s, expanding the role of community pharmacists and improving access to timely, confidential contraception.
If you've been watching the hit TV series The Traitors, you will know the tension of seeing contestants try to work out who is secretly plotting against them. With Claudia Winkleman hosting in a Scottish castle, the drama comes from one simple question - who can you trust?
The NHS is one of the UK’s proudest achievements. It was founded on the principle that healthcare should be available to everyone, free at the point of use, and based on need rather than ability to pay. To make sure that principle is protected, the NHS Constitution sets out what patients, the public, and staff can expect. Sometimes called the Patient Charter, it pulls together your legal rights (which the NHS must uphold), alongside the pledges the NHS makes to you (commitments that go beyond what the law requires). It also includes your responsibilities as a patient because the NHS can only function if we all use it fairly and respectfully. But what does this mean in practice? And why does it matter in real life, especially at a time when the NHS is under huge strain? Let’s explore.
If you buy the weight-loss medicine Mounjaro privately in the UK you may see a steep price increase from September. The change will not affect you if you get your medicine from the NHS. Here we show what are the alternatives and what you need to think about if you change or stop taking medicines.
La Agencia Reguladora de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios del Reino Unido (MHRA) ha aconsejado a padres y cuidadores que dejen de dar a los niños las gominolas Nutrition Ignition Kids de glicinato de magnesio. Lea aquí por qué se ha emitido la advertencia y qué debe hacer al respecto.
