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FutureNow from Block dives into the smart, sustainable tech reshaping healthcare and higher education in the UK.

Hear from NHS and university digital leaders making care safer, operations smoother, and learning more connected. From smart hospitals to digitally empowered campuses, this is real change in action. Designed for people, built for the future.
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FutureNow from Block dives into the smart, sustainable tech reshaping healthcare and higher education in the UK.

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