by Kate Pym | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog, Commercial, Consultancy, Healthcare
I recently returned from a trip to Vietnam, where someone explained that, in the post-unification era, being a “tall poppy” was viewed negatively. Standing out or striving to be better than others could be seen as dangerous. That got me thinking, how often...
by Kate Pym | May 13, 2025 | Blog, Business development, Commercial, Consultancy, Healthcare, NHS
Across international healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a novel innovation to a critical component in reshaping treatment approaches and patient care dynamics. As Managing Director of Pym’s Consultancy, I’ve witnessed first-hand...
by Kate Pym | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog, Business, Consultancy, NHS
Recent findings from a comprehensive review at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have cast a stark light on the consequences of clinical errors in medical practice. The report unveiled that 24% of the 382 cases reviewed were associated with moderate to severe harm to...
by Kate Pym | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog, Business, Commercial, Consultancy, Healthcare, NHS
Dear Health Secretary Firstly, welcome Wes Streeting to your new office, a fresh start and new spirit of optimism for the NHS. I can say this after many years as a Conservative voter (lapsed), and many more years of disappointment in the leadership of the...
by Kate Pym | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog, Business, Business development, Commercial, Consultancy, Financial, NHS
In a landmark move, the Chancellor’s 2024 Spring Budget has earmarked a transformative £3.4 billion investment in NHS technology, aiming to usher in a new era of efficiency and productivity within the UK’s healthcare system. This significant financial...
by Kate Pym | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog, Business, Business development, Commercial, Consultancy, None, Social Care
It’s no secret that care homes in the UK face multiple challenges. Here at Pym’s Consultancy, we see this on a regular basis when helping our clients with their CQC registration and inspections. We also saw the ‘sharp end’ of social care when we ran our Peer Networks...