Below is a detailed review of the changes now available to support TLS1.2 and TLS1.3. The latest version of BEST includes this feature without any additional costs, however existing sites will need to pay for the work required and also be prepared to carry out full testing of a test […]
We are very much looking forward to seeing faces old and new at this years PMG Exhibition. Dave (Managing Director), Mike (Senior Software Developer) and Vicky (Software Trainer) will be available to meet with at Stand 32 to discuss your system needs and update you on all of our latest […]
We are pleased to announce we have successfully completed this year’s process-based audit with BAB, focusing on significant aspects, risks and objectives as required by ISO 27001:2022. The audit methods used were interviews, observation of activities and review of documentation and records. During two day surveillance audit we were assessed […]
Once again we have successfully passed the Cyber Essentials Assessment – a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme which helps organisations like ours protect themselves against common online threats and demonstrates commitment to cyber security for a further year. Cyber Essentials Certificate 18-6-2024
We have successfully completed the Data Security and Protection Toolkit self-assessment, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to good data security and ensuring personal information is handled correctly. 2024-25 (version 6) 8GW54 DSPT standards exceeded certificate
Dorset Go-Live This month Dorset Wheelchair Service went live with BEST version 14.26. Mike and Vicky spent a few days on site with Lesley Papworth and her team who were upgrading from BEST version 12. As a combined Clinical and Logistics (Approved Repairer) Wheelchair Service, Dorset have been able to […]
NRS Healthcare – V14.26 including Electronic Referrals and BEST Web Soft Options have been working with services in the York area since the early 90’s and in 2016 NRS Healthcare gained the tender for a merged service covering previously separated services Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough, and York. BEST Version 12 was […]
Pictured: Jo McAlary, Vicky Best (Soft Options), Julie Tobutt and John Appleyard The launch of BEST within a service is always a huge team effort born of the collaboration between the service and Soft Options. This week I, Vicky Best as Software Trainer have had the privilege of being on […]
BEST was launched at Inspire – Greenwich Wheelchair Service based in Sidcup at the beginning of February this year. The staff and management have been working with Soft Options for some time to implement BEST for the service. The actual Go-Live saw Becky Simcock from Soft Options on site to […]
Together with Safehand Consulting Ltd we have undertaken a formal and structured clinical risk assessment of the Bringing Equipment Services Together (BEST) Version 14.26 pursuant to compliance with England and Wales Safety Standard DCB 0129. There are three deliverables available as per the requirement of the Standard: 1. Clinical Risk […]
In June 2023, Exeter went live with their BEST V14 upgrade which included the Approved Repairer Module after they took this element of their service in-house. Mike from Soft Options has been working with the Service to get BEST Web set up and ready for them to use for management […]
Last week we said our goodbyes and wished Liz Ross all the very best for a long, happy and well deserved retirement. Liz had been with us just over 20 years and in the words of Managing Director, Dave Rolph “it is difficult to put into words what the years […]