A digital system to flag potential safety concerns will be rolled out to all maternity services by November 2025, the government has stated as part of a national maternity investigation, with the aim to improve care across the NHS. The investigation aims to assess the “worst-performing services in the country”, […]
Author: Emily Rodwell
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS goes live with patient administration system
Earlier this week, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust went live with their first-of-type patient administration system, which was built with EPR provider, Nervecentre. The PAS was developed to replace the trust’s 35-year-old system and is said to “unlock real benefits for patients, supporting safer and more seamless care”, while […]
HTN panel discusses principles, practical steps and challenges in cyber security
In a recent panel discussion, we were joined by experts from across the health and care sector to explore different approaches to cyber security and how to overcome the main challenges involved with making healthcare organisations more secure. We also looked at practical steps that can be taken to help […]
NHS Devon ICB plans continuing healthcare, end-to-end person management digital system
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has published a tender notice for a continuing healthcare (CHC), end-to-end person management digital system that can provide “enhanced transformation across all spectrums of the service” and help tackle their large caseloads. With a reported combined active caseload of 3,000 records spanning both vulnerable adults […]
King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust open opportunity for communication & engagement solutions
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have opened a prior information notice for the procurement of patient/citizen communication & engagement solutions. The opportunity is open to suppliers who can provide the tools required to “facilitate the provision of digital and hybrid patient […]
Welsh Government seeking supplier to deliver Digital Inclusion Wales programme
The Welsh Government has published a prior information notice ahead of a procurement for a supplier who can deliver on the Digital Inclusion Wales contract, in an effort to reduce barriers to access to digital devices and online services. The contract will reportedly focus on delivering a national bilingual programme […]
Interview: Amy Davey, lead reconstructive scientist, North Bristol NHS on the trust’s 3D Medical Centre
We caught up with Amy Davey, lead reconstructive scientist and lab manager at North Bristol NHS Trust, to discuss the Bristol 3D Medical Centre, including what went into setting it up, successes and key learnings along the way and what the future might look like. We also looked at the […]
Health secretary announces £120 million in funding to reduce waiting times in Wales
Wales has launched a £120 million package to fund the reduction of long wait times and the size of waiting lists in the NHS by 200,000, according to an announcement made by health secretary, Jeremy Miles. “Tackling waiting times is our number one priority,” the health secretary said, having outlined […]
Moorfields Eye Hospital reports 97 percent uplift in patient satisfaction due to digital cataract service
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has noted how the introduction of their digital cataract service has helped to “improve efficiency and increase patient satisfaction” through the use of video consultations and the digitising of non-surgical processes. The trust’s recent evaluation assessed the treatment of 403 patients, with findings indicating […]
Bradford Teaching Hospitals introduces virtual access guides
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a collection of virtual access guides through the information platform, AccessAble, providing patients with support on routes and facilities within Bradford Royal Infirmary. Using 360-degree virtual imagery, the system allows users to “explore hospital departments and wards in advance” through an interactive […]
