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It's not 1976... the reason I know this is that 1) We have had a shocking summer, and 2) A great many of us now have personal ICT kit which is more up-to-date and capable than that which our employers provide.

Forward thinking Trusts are embracing the 'BYOD' culture and, via appropriate policy and technical measures, tapping into the benefits of those staff willing to use their own iPhone, iPad or other device for business purposes. Some Trusts have met users part way and contributed to their mobile tariff - still representing a saving over a Trust supplied device and assisting the staff in attaining their desired mobi.

Providing the confidentiality and information security angles are covered, BYOD is beneficial to all. It's long been known however that the iPhone, as an example, represents a gold standard in information security and is also a doddle to integrate with NHS.net mail and calendars.

And why wouldn't you want to operate just one device, instead of a 'personal' and 'work' phone.

The luddites are the ones who don't embrace these possibilities and grasp what the private sector already has.