In this report on digital mental health, we explore key updates in this space over the past few months, from plans to improve data use within mental health services to how a chatbot can be utilised to support mental health referrals; and we’ll also take a look at some audience […]
Author: Amy Archer-Williams
Interview: “If you wait for perfection, you will never do anything” Ian Mackenzie, NHS leader
For our latest interview we sat down for a chat with Ian Mackenzie, an NHS leader with over 35 years of experience in digital healthcare. Ian retired in 2021 but has been holding interim roles since then. Ian’s background and experience in digital healthcare Ian first started working in the […]
DeepHealth acquires AI diagnostic company to support breast cancer care
DeepHealth, provider of a portfolio of AI solutions designed to support breast, lung, prostate and neurological care, has acquired London-based cancer diagnostic company Kheiron Medical Technologies Limited, as part of efforts to expand its portfolio of AI-powered diagnostic and screening solutions. Kheiron’s Mammography Intelligent Assessment (Mia) offers an AI-powered platform […]
North West London ICS on how digital underpins plans for integrated neighbourhood teams
North West London ICS has set out the strategic approach for its integrated neighbourhood teams (INTs), with a “no wrong front door” approach undertaken which will see all services accessible digitally, via telephone or in person. The ICS notes that residents have expressed desire for a “single, recognisable NHS and […]
NHSE highlights challenges with AI evaluations: potential for bias, adoption site capacity, variation between sites
NHS England has shared guidance on evaluating artificial intelligence projects and technologies with learnings from the ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Care Award’, which ran for four years until 2024 and supported the design, development and deployment of “promising” AI technologies. NHSE states how evaluation focused on eight key […]
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire utilises AI to tackle waiting lists
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has shared insight into how the trust is utilising artificial intelligence with the aim of improving patient experience, with focus on a collaborative project designed to reduce the number of missed appointments. UHCW’s CEO Professor Andy Hardy spoke at an IBM event to share […]
Announcing the HTN Primary Care Awards 2024!
We are excited to launch the HTN Primary Care Awards, celebrating GP practices, primary care networks, integrated care boards and suppliers who have delivered improvement in the primary care space! This awards programme provides a platform through which we aim to share innovations, case studies, collaborations and solutions which have […]
Mid & South Essex ICB seeks integrated community dermatology service including teledermatology
NHS Mid & South Essex ICB is looking to appoint a provider for an integrated community dermatology service, to include teledermatology and support improvements by helping ensure that patients are seen by the right person at the right time, on the correct pathway. The service aims to introduce a single […]
Cheshire and Merseyside ICS deploys Cynerio’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform across 17 trusts
Cheshire and Merseyside ICS has selected Cynerio’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform for implementation at all 17 trusts within its footprint as part of the ICS investing in defences to better protect patient data, minimise vulnerabilities and reduce disruptions to care. Cynerio’s platform is designed to protect healthcare environments against threats to […]
Department of Health and Social Care launches open call for feedback on the NHS
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched an open call for comment asking for feedback on the health service and sharing intention to “have the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS”. The call is open to all including members of the public, healthcare professionals and […]
