A new app has been rolled out across Greater Manchester to help match volunteers with vulnerable people in need of support during the Covid-19 pandemic. The app has been developed and launched to support an ongoing need for volunteers to support citizens with a range of duties from collecting medicines to […]
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Feature: COVID-19 phase 3 recovery report
A letter issued by NHS boss, Sir Simon Stevens and Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Operating Officer, has explained the third phase of the NHS’s response to COVID-19 and the health service’s priorities which has raised concerns amongst health experts that targets may not be met, a report published today by […]
DHSC seeks new national data guardian
The Department for Health and Social Care is searching for a new national data guardian to be an independent champion for patients and the public when it comes to matters of their confidential health and care information. DHSC is offering up to £45,000 for two to three days per week, […]
Webinar: Improving Influenza vaccination uptake in a COVID-19 world
Sign up to attend a webinar on the topic here. Feature and webinar by our partner iPLATO. National Challenge; Local Considerations Although invariably referred to as ‘the national flu immunisation programme’ the administration and delivery of flu vaccinations in the UK is done largely by GP practices. Our national, regional and commissioning […]
10,000 aspiring medics sign up for virtual GP work experience during COVID-19
Over 10,000 aspiring medics have signed up to a virtual GP work experience programme from Royal College of GPs during COVID-19. Observe GP, built using a learning platform from Koantic, is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics, providing a free interactive video platform into the role of a […]
HTN Summit launched to share experiences and learnings
Today we are delighted to launch the HTN Summit 2020, two days of digital events to share experiences and learnings, and to collaborate with peers across the country. The live sessions will cover a range of topics that include developing digital literacies, the nursing role within health tech, health tech […]
Yorkshire and Humber health tech accelerator programme opens
A health tech accelerator to support innovators navigate the NHS in the Yorkshire and Humber region has opened for applications. The Propel@YH programme now in its second year, is aimed at start-ups that have developed innovations or products to support responses to COVID-19. It provides 10 start ups with a six-month support […]
Northern Health Science Alliance calls on the Government to invest in local data sharing
A group of health data experts set up by the Northern Health Science Alliance is calling on the Government to invest in local data sharing to help the recovery from COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics. The Connected Health Cities (CHC) project in the North of England is calling for investment […]
Leeds City Digital Team supports third sector go digital
The Leeds City Digital Team has supported third sector voluntary, community, charity and social enterprise organisations with grants of up to £1000 to digitise services during the COVID-19 pandemic. A special digital grants fund has helped the organisations across the city continue to deliver services, with support from the Leeds […]
The Health Foundation announces Networked Data Lab
The Health Foundation has announced five partner organisations have joined its Networked Data Lab, a national network of healthcare data and analytics experts. The network brings together teams from across the country to develop a deeper understanding of the factors affecting people’s health in the UK. It will focus on […]
