Welcome to the September Edition of GHP Magazine.

This edition we spotlight addiction, examining Alcohol Related Brain Damage from David Swain at Pulse Addictions, as well as examining the Telford After Care Team and the work they are doing to change the way addiction is treated in the area.

Funding in healthcare is another area of focus, with Silicon Valley Bank examining global trends in healthcare investment. We also look into the future trends in M&A transactions in the health and pharma industries, analysing new data from Baker & McKenzie which shows an increase in this area over the next five years.

Dr. Sue Paterson and Joan Kingsley exploring bullying in the NHS, from how it affects victims and their work to how it can be dealt with effectively.

Exciting new technology is ingratiating into the industry, with new blood pressure monitors set to change management of bloody pressure issues for the better, while Farzad Henareh looks into health technology apps and the changes these are bringing about to regulation in the industry.

Lisa Lundgren and Gustav Söderlund from Norrbotten County Council explore the topic of e-health in the remote Swedish county and how it is changing the lives of the elderly population.

We hope you enjoy this issue.