Customer Newsletter – January 2024
Welcome to our new look customer newsletter, bringing together our latest news and updates in an easy to read format. We would welcome your feedback on this new layout and any topics you would like us to include in future editions. You can do this by contacting:
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Oracle Fusion Project
We are upgrading our Finance system to an Oracle Fusion Financials system this April.
Learn more about this project, the benefits it will bring and what the changes mean for your trust.
New Digital Commerce Web Page
Keep up to date with the development of our new Digital Commerce platform on our dedicated web page.
Successful Transnasal Endoscopy Pilot
VBP pilot demonstrates benefits for patients and improves productivity in endoscopy at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
Demand Managed Products Significantly Reduced
Learn about the steps we’re taking to minimise supply disruption and build a more resilient supply chain through collaboration.
New Innovation Improves Quality of Patient Recovery
The latest innovation to be launched through NHS Supply Chain is a range of HidraWear wearable dressing products.
Our Response to the National Audit Office Report
We welcome the National Audit Office (NAO) report and its recommendations. Find out what we’re doing to implement these.
Day in the Life of Ken Seaborne
We caught up with Ken Seaborne, National Cage Asset Manager, to find out more about his role.
New Non-Executive Director Appointed
Sheila Doyle joins the SCCL Board, bringing with her over 30 years of leadership experience.
New Executive Directors Appointed
Read about the two latest additions to our Executive Team, Patrick Butterworth and Alex Elberg.
GS1 UK’s Healthcare Advisory Board Chair
Sara Ford brings her extensive supply chain and logistics knowledge as she takes over this role.
Voice of the Customer Team
Customer Voice in Category Strategy Programme
We’re recruiting for our new Customer Category Strategy Advisory Panels to help us design and develop the right procurement strategies through proactive engagement with NHS trusts.
Voice of the Customer Page
Find details of all of our customer panels and working groups including the key dates of these meetings.
Clinical Alternative Products Support
The outputs from the weekly Clinical Alternatives Products Support Call are detailed on this page.
Register to Join Our Customer Panels
If you would like to be an attendee at one of our key panels or working groups, please complete this form.
New Frameworks
Our next Customer Webinar takes place on 1 February 2024 at 12pm. We will be providing updates on our Digital Commerce platform, National Healthcare Uniforms framework, PPE and customer services.
View our order and delivery dates for stocked and Blue Diamond products via our online catalogue for the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday to ensure you place your orders in time.