Tech issues cost healthcare workers dearly

Private medical and health workers lose nearly 20 minutes per day of productive time due to technology issues, found new research.

According to a report by Managed 24/7, IT failure could cost UK PLC £35bn per year.

Common IT issues included slow running systems, failures in connection, outdated kit or software, a system crash lasting more than four hours and lack of training, it said.

John Pepper, CEO and founder of Managed 24/7, said: ‘In light of recent outages such as British Airways and at the NHS, it is time for the UK to address our IT issues to ensure we aren’t left behind by our more technically adept neighbours.’