Dr Elizabeth Murphy (senior research clinical psychologist) and Kate Kelly (gameChange peer support worker) at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust discuss the role of virtual reality in treating mental health. The use of virtual reality (VR) technology in psychological therapy is not new – it has been used […]
Author: Amy Archer-Williams
Special report: pathways, cross-organisation workflows and region-wide projects
The latest edition of our special report series focuses on pathways, cross-organisation workflows and region-wide projects. We are joined by Open Medical as they share their work unifying trauma pathways throughout the Lincolnshire region, and we take a look at some of the latest news and resources from the health […]
CCube Solutions’ Vijay Magon on creating a single true source of patient information
CCube Solutions’ managing director Vijay Magon highlights the challenges around unstructured data and how technology can help transform healthcare records management. The need for digital The growing adoption of electronic patient record (EPR) systems is an important first step to improving access to health information, but far too many healthcare […]
Scottish Government publishes health and social care data strategy
The Scottish Government has published its ‘Health and social care: data strategy’, following the consultation analysis covered by HTN last week. The strategy is described as setting the Scottish government’s “vision and ambitions to ensure that the data landscape is best placed to support key priorities”, with these ambitions to […]
Digital and data play key roles in Alder Hey Innovation’s new strategy
Alder Hey Innovation, a hospital-led innovation centre developed by Alder Hey Children’s NHS Trust, has published a strategy entitled ‘Today’s Child, Tomorrow’s Healthier Adult’ that aims to address healthcare challenges faced by children and young people. The strategy shares the centre’s ambitions going forward, existing work and developments currently taking […]
Alcidion on joining data across regions and key opportunities for patient flow
For our digital ICS feature, we spoke to a team from Alcidion: Tom Scott, UK Commercial Director, and Vivek Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer. Introductions Tom: I’ve worked for just over a decade in digital health across a variety of roles and I’ve been with Alcidion for three years now. I […]
Feature: Insource on elective recovery solutions that put you in control of your waiting lists
By Kim Aspinall, Director of Commercial Operations, Insource Ltd With over seven million people in the UK waiting for treatment, the pressure is on nationally to reduce waiting lists. A huge number of initiatives have come out of NHS England to drive down the backlogs – from 78-week waiters to […]
Panel discussion: virtual wards and the future of remote patient care
For HTN Now, we hosted a panel discussion on virtual wards and the future of remote patient care, with guests Tara Donnelly (director of digital care models at NHS England), Sam Jackson (clinical services manager for the Virtual Health Hub at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and Jamie Innes (product […]
Feature: Patient portals, moving from admin to engagement
By Dr Satya Raghuvanshi, Head of Clinical, Accurx. Whether you have a consultation with your GP, need hospital treatment or care in the community, there are many interconnecting factors that shape your experience as a patient. How easily can you access care? How long have you waited to be seen? […]
HTN EPR: Apira on EPR affordability
At HTN: Electronic Patient Records, we were joined by a team from digital consultants Apira. Alan Brown (director of professional services), Richard Scowen (managing consultant and procurement practice lead), Claire Doughty (clinical lead and transformation manager) and Kiran Dave (managing consultant and requirements practice lead) joined us to discuss finances […]
