The Health Foundation has released new polling data with Ipsos MORI highlighting 6 in 10 would download the NHS contact tracing app. However the Foundation has warned that the government’s delayed contact tracing app could leave some people at greater risk of COVID-19 than others. The app – which is yet […]
Month: June 2020
Yorkshire Nightingale begins offering CT scans
The temporary NHS Nightingale hospital based at Harrogate’s Convention Centre is now offering CT scans for patients 7 days a week. The hospital opened in April, but was not needed to care for patients with COVID-19, is now forming part of the recovery phase in the region. It will now […]
Helping the healthcare frontline during Covid-19 through adapting shared care records
Orion Health, a global provider of healthcare information technology, has been supporting its customers during the Covid-19 crisis through enabling agile adaptations to shared care records built on the company’s technology. These two key examples provide insight into the value of shared care records and how existing platforms have been […]
NHS Highland to trial drones to deliver COVID-19 testing kits
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, the integrated partnership of NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute Council have commissioned Skyports, a drone delivery provider, to trial deliveries. The trial will use unmanned drones to deliver COVID-19 test kits and Personal Protective Equipment, between remote medical facilities. It will […]
Interview Series: Sarah Amani, co-founder of The Shuri Network
In our latest interview series, Angela Sharda speaks to Sarah Amani, co-founder of The Shuri Network about the importance of improving the representation of BAME women in the digital health space within the NHS. Tell us how the Shuri Network was set up and the main purpose behind it. The […]
Feature Part 2: harnessing the momentum within health tech post-Covid-19
In the second part of our feature, sponsored by Highland Marketing, we hear from a wider group of health tech providers on their thoughts whether healthcare has had its online banking moment, we hear their considerations and what must be done to continue the momentum. You can read part one […]
Interview Series: Michael Latimer, CEO, Isosec
In our latest edition of our 20 Interviews in 20 Days feature, we chatted to Michael Latimer, CEO of Isosec. Isosec is a leader in authentication and identity management, and recently in April of this year, NHS Digital and Isosec struck a deal to help fast-track the adoption of virtual […]
Research app launched providing access to 52,000 COVID-19 papers
A free research discovery app has been launched to provide access to tens of thousands of published research papers on COVID-19. Tech company Deeper Insights has launched the app to help healthcare professionals access the latest COVID-19 research. Since January there has been a surge in research, with 128,000 papers […]
Interview Series: Dr Imran Mahmud, Nye Health
In our latest edition of our 20 Interviews in 20 Days feature, we interviewed Dr Imran Mahmud, from Nye Health, a health tech startup making an impact in primary care with teleconsultations. Can you tell me about yourself and your work? I’m one of the co-founders of the company, along with […]
£150k funding for health tech in Wales
The Welsh Government has announced a £150,000 funding programme for 5-8 health tech firms to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closing date for applications is 8th June, and the programme is seeking solutions to improve remote diagnostics, data collection and monitor PPE availability. The funding will be used to […]
