Applications have opened for NHS digital leaders of the future to train at the NHS Digital Academy. The Academy, delivered by a partnership of Imperial College, Harvard Medical School and The University of Edinburgh, under the guidance of Chief Executive Rachel Dunscombe, Director of Digital for Salford Royal NHS Foundation […]
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Berkshire East CCG Federation latest to offer digital support for diabetes
Changing Health, the service transforming digital education and support for people with Type 2 diabetes, is now available for almost a quarter of a million people with diabetes to rapidly improve their health outcomes. A new partnership between Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Changing Health means the service is […]
Interview Series: Jason Young, Chief Information Officer NHS Bath and North East Somerset CCG
Our next quick interview is with Jason Young, CIO at NHS Bath and North East Somerset CCG. What technology projects are you working on at the moment? A single domain for GP practices to enable a more mobile workforce, changes to practice websites and trialling online consultations to improve the […]
New cyber security service to boost NHS protection
NHS Digital has announced a £20m project to boost its ability to support the NHS with its data security. The Security Operations Centre will provide enhanced monitoring of national services across health and care and will also enable NHS Digital to offer specific advice and guidance to local NHS organisations. […]
Getting over the WannaCry virus
The WannaCry ransomware attack hit the NHS six months ago, but it’s still the main topic of NHS cyber security conversation. Not least because the National Audit Office put out a report just before ehi LIVE 2017 that many speakers felt was neither fair nor helpful. Matthew D’Arcy and Lyn […]
South Central region goes live with new child health information system
The south central region of England has gone live with a single child health information system, using System C’s CarePlus software to provide a comprehensive electronic record of over 906,000 children’s public health records. The new system has combined 11 different child health information services and workflows to create a […]
11 innovations join NHS Innovation Accelerator
A wireless sensor that better detects signs of sepsis in hospital patients, an app to help pregnant women monitor hypertension, and another that directs patients with minor injuries to treatment units with the shortest queues, are among the latest devices and technologies selected to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA). […]
Digital social prescription tool integrates with EMIS Web
A digital social prescription tool that allows GPs to prescribe information, services and online support, has been integrated into the clinical system EMIS Web. Initially live in two GP practices, the technology will be rolled out across practices in North East London as part of a unique partnership between Innovation […]
Interview Series: Thomas Manning, Head of Information & Performance, South Gloucestershire CCG
Our health tech leaders interview series continues here with our interview with Thomas Manning, Head of Information & Performance from South Gloucestershire CCG. What technology projects are you working on at the moment? Single Domain – across BNSSG – centralised access management – cloud backup of GP/CCG systems data – centralised […]
CareCERT uses SMS alerts to boost secure NHS communications for cyber incidents
NHS Digital has established an additional effective and secure system to deliver essential cyber security updates across the whole NHS. During major security incidents, CareCERT bulletins and updates can now be sent out using short message service (SMS) alerts, following a successful pilot. Contacts in Acute, Ambulance and Mental Health Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Commissioning Support Units can receive the alerts through this additional channel. SMS will be used […]
