The government has recently promised more than 3 billion to the NHS for buildings and technology and set off around the country on a roadshow to hear the public's views on how to improve it.

In this issue of Health Business, the ABHI explains how HealthTech can be used to tackle healthcare challenges and Matthew Taylor and Michael Wood offer an alternative NHS Long Term Workforce plan.

The MHRA explains their new strategy for safety advice and the Infection Prevention Society provides some best practice for infection prevention and control.

The Hospital Caterers Association talks about reducing food waste and the Institute of Translation and Interpreting explains the importance of translation and interpreting in the health service.

We've also got features on community collaboration and conferences & events.

Polly Jones, editor