The Refero Blog
Welcome to the Refero blog where we look at the latest developments in the health and social care, education and commercial sectors. Our experts are up to date with what’s happening, and regularly provide insight and thought leadership to industry publications.
What’s does 2021 have in store for teleconsultations?
What’s does 2021 have in store for teleconsultations? Dr Ian Jackson, Medical Director and Clinical Safety Officer at Refero. The NHS has now published a £75million tender for the provision of [...]
How teleconsultations are playing a front-line role
How teleconsultations are playing a front-line role Dr Ian Jackson, Medical Director and Clinical Safety Officer at Refero. This time last year, I said that teleconsultation will come of age in [...]
COVID vaccine: 12-hour shifts, tears of relief and positive vibes
COVID vaccine: 12-hour shifts, tears of relief and positive vibes Dr Ian Jackson, Medical Director and Clinical Safety Officer at Refero, shares his experience of volunteering on the COVID-19 vaccination programme. [...]
Student mental health: HE adapts to tech like never before
Student mental health: HE adapts to tech like never before Mental health support is still very much available for the current student cohort, as universities rapidly adapt to technology investment and digitisation, [...]
Why communications technology is an important step forward in intensive care
Why communications technology is an important step forward in intensive care Dr Ian Jackson talks from personal experience about the role and impact technology has in intensive care, and explains why [...]
How video can help keep police forces safe, during COVID-19 and beyond
How video can help keep police forces safe, during COVID-19 and beyond There are a number of different scenarios in which video consultation can be used to help keep police forces [...]
Healthcare turns to remote video conferencing to tackle pandemic
Healthcare turns to remote video conferencing to tackle pandemic Across the healthcare sector, video can play a vital role during the coronavirus outbreak, says Dr Ian Jackson. Here, he offers his [...]
Can video help keep GPs safe from COVID-19?
Can video help keep GPs safe from COVID-19? In March, the Government laid out plans to make it easier for retired GPs to return to work during the Coronavirus outbreak. Dr [...]
Beyond the realms of teleconsultation – opening up new communication channels for patients
Beyond the realms of teleconsultation – opening up new communication channels for patients By Dan Worman, CEO of Refero Teleconsultation isn’t just about providing video assessments for patients, it can open [...]
Apps can ease pressure on child mental health services
Apps can ease pressure on child mental health services As research finds that three in 10 GPs are advising parents of children with mental health problems to use apps, Dr Ian [...]