It’s time for another news in brief – an opportunity for us to highlight some of the top health tech stories that have caught our eye over the past week. Here’s what’s been happening… Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT to install new technology for CPR training Greater Manchester Mental […]
Author: Amy Archer-Williams
Royal College of General Practitioners releases statement on patient access to records
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has released a statement on patients’ access to their records. The statement notes that the RCGP has been “engaging closely with NHS England” over the plans to grant patients automatic access to their prospective records from 1 November 2022 and states, “The College […]
Frontiers study demonstrates app’s use of gamification to alleviate depressive symptoms
A new study has been published in Frontiers entitled ‘Gamification improves antidepressant effects of cognitive control training – A pilot trial’. Authors Simone Weller, Philipp A. Schroeder and Christian Plewnia note that whilst treatment approaches for major depressive order (MDD) encompass psychotherapy, medication and brain stimulation, insignificant symptom relief remains […]
New round of NIHR funding for Biomedical Research Centres across England
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded nearly £800 million to 20 Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) across England, to develop scientific discoveries into new treatments, tests and medical technologies to improve patient care. NHIR Biomedical Research Centres are formed by partnerships between healthcare professionals and academics […]
NHS AI Lab and Health Education England call for healthcare staff to be trained in AI
New research has called for all health and care staff to be trained in using artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice. A report published by the NHS AI Lab and Health Education England (HEE) has advocated for training and education for providers in how they deliver and develop AI guidance […]
NHS Supply Chain give notice of upcoming procurement for an eCommerce Solution and Delivery partner
A pre-procurement notice has been published by NHS Supply Chain, seeking an eCommerce Solution and Delivery partner to help them improve their ordering platform, managed content delivery and support integration. The notice describes how NHS Supply Chain provides procurement and supply chain services to hospitals and healthcare providers, supporting with […]
HTN Now: North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare on accessing accurate mental health data
At HTN Now: Digital Social Care and Mental Health, we were joined by Vicky Boswell, Associate Director of Performance, and Tom Jones, Head of Business Intelligence, from North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare. Vicky and Tom discussed accessing mental health data for quality care and ICS analysis, with a focus on how […]
Digital ICS programme from NHS Providers to support ICSs with digital transformation
A development offer from NHS Providers has been launched to support integrated care system (ICS) leaders “seize the digital opportunity and deliver their system ambitions”. The Digital ICS programme builds upon the existing Digital Board programme from NHS Providers. It is delivered in partnership with the NHS Confederation and Public […]
Industry view: how does the new Plan for Patients contribute to a positive digital health future?
We recently covered the Plan for Patients from newly appointed Health and Care Secretary Thérèse Coffey, which outlines measures to tackle “the priorities that matter the most to patients”. You can read our coverage of the plan here. To explore thoughts and reflections from across the health tech industry, we […]
London Health Data Strategy programme invites applications for Improvement Projects
The London Health Data Strategy (LDHS) programme has announced that NHS organisations, academia and the healthcare industry are invited to apply to lead “pioneering Improvement Projects that will improve the health of Londoners using the power of data”. The LHDS will support up to ten new ‘data at scale’ projects […]
