A new programme led by Tim Ferris, Director of Transformation at NHS England and Improvement, to share ideas on recovering services, redesigning care delivery and addressing health inequalities, is to formally launch. Developed by NHS Horizons, who work to support change in the NHS and wider health and care system, […]
Month: March 2022
Industry View: health tech experts react to current challenges within the digital industry
Here at HTN we sent out a call for comment to understand some of the current market challenges, which proved to be a popular topic. Outlining what those challenges are and how they can be solved – many of you sent in your views and perspectives. Below is a focused […]
Greater Manchester launches pilot to address digital poverty for care leavers
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new pilot supporting care leavers in Salford, by encouraging them to get online. The pilot is now live to support 40 care leavers, containing a package of support that will include free devices through Salford Council, free data for 12 months and […]
News in Brief: digital health training programme for NHS staff, AI test for heart disease, IBM and Genomics England partner
There’s been lots to talk about this week and here at HTN we’ve covered plenty of topics from an NHS bootcamp for US health tech innovators, to research into the impact of COVID-19 on cancer, to Barnsley Hospital’s new five-year strategy. Let’s delve into some more news from the past […]
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay appoints new CCIO and CIO
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has appointed a new Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) and a Chief Information Officer (CIO). Following a recruitment process, Dr William Lumb has been chosen to take up the CCIO position at the trust, alongside the appointment of Janet Manning as […]
North Staffordshire launches delirium VR training film
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare and University Hospitals of North Midlands have launched a new VR (Virtual Reality) film designed to help staff and other healthcare professionals understand the effects of patients suffering from delirium. Called ‘Combined VR’ (CVR), the training technology will support healthcare staff in creating conversations, increase understanding and promote empathy towards […]
Peppy expands Women’s Digital Health service
Peppy, a digital health platform providing workplace health support, has expanded its Women’s Digital Health Service to include more aspects of women’s health, including gynaecology, contraception, common conditions such as PCOS, and more. The launch of additional support comes in direct response to the company’s clients requesting a fuller health […]
Barnsley Hospital focus on innovative working and new technology in five-year strategy
With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering change throughout the NHS and causing a need to reset and refocus, this week Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust published its new five-year strategy to capture the trust’s new vision, and how they will seek to achieve their aims. The strategy begins by stating, ‘We […]
Oxford University Hospitals receives Global Digital Exemplar status
Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT has been recognised as a ‘leading digital trust,’ as part of the NHS England and Improvement Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) programme. The trust started the programme in 2017, and has since introduced 30 projects, including the adoption and development of its Cerner electronic patient record system, electronic […]
Artificial intelligence and infrared technology supports malaria detection
Scientists at the University of Glasgow and partner institutes, have developed a ‘fast and simple way’ to identify the ageing mosquitos which transmit malaria. The study was led by the University of Glasgow Institute of Biodiversity Animal Health and Comparative Medicine and School of Chemistry, along with the Ifakara Health […]
