Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 31 – NRS Healthcare faces collapse due to financial losses and a cyber attack, risking disruption to 40% of community healthcare equipment supply in England, officials said.
- NRS Healthcare, a leading provider of mobility and disability support equipment serving regions across England and Northern Ireland, faces imminent financial collapse as of mid-2024.
- The company's financial difficulties stem from ongoing losses, contract challenges, and a costly cyber attack last year, with recent efforts to find a buyer failing.
- NRS Healthcare serves about 40 councils, supplying urgent equipment for patients discharged from hospitals, and has begun transferring services to other providers to safeguard care.
- A government representative confirmed that they are actively observing the developments and collaborating with various organizations to assist local councils and reduce any potential disturbances.
- Councils warn failure risks leaving patients stranded and urge urgent Department of Health action, while contingency plans are underway to maintain essential services.
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New providers for community equipment in Lincolnshire – Lincolnshire County Council
Starting 1 August, we're introducing new partners to continue providing essential health and social care services across Lincolnshire. Millbrook Healthcare and Livity Life will be replacing NRS Healthcare as our service providers.
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