Scotland’s Public Service Reform Strategy has been published, setting out three commitments for Scottish public services: to be preventative, to better join up, and to be efficient. It outlines 18 workstreams covering areas such as leadership, cultural change, and understanding demand drivers; as well as data sharing, digital public services, […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
HTN primary care region series: Midlands
Primary Care Region Series: Midlands Welcome to our primary care region series, where we explore the latest on digital and data in primary care from each of the seven NHS regions in turn. In this instalment, we turn our attention to the Midlands region, covering digital strategy from integrated care […]
NHSE launches evaluation of Digital Technology Assessment Criteria to measure impact of future changes
NHS England has launched an evaluation survey designed to collect data on the current Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and the impact of future changes. “The DTAC process is currently undergoing a review, to introduce efficiencies, based on industry and NHS need,” NHSE states. “Throughout the review, NHS England have […]
September EPR launch for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust annual plan for 2025/26 has highlighted its electronic patient record system to play a key role in its transformation, following an “extremely tough year financially, with less income and the need to make £61m of savings”. The EPR programme, set to go […]
Humber Health Partnership launches free pelvic health app
The Humber Health Partnership has launched a free app to support women experiencing pelvic health problems during and after pregnancy. Residents can register for and download the “Squeezy” app directly from the partnership’s website, to access support with pelvic floor muscle exercises and advice. On the launch Humber Health highlights […]
King’s Health Partners Strategy to 2030 outlines commitments around digital, population, and personalised health
King’s Health Partners, a partnership between Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, South London and Maudsley, and King’s College London, has published a strategy to 2030 built around the three strategic priorities of delivering personalised health, improving population health, and accelerating digital health. “Despite the promise of improved health […]
London Ambulance Service updates digital programmes and priorities for 2025/26
Last week, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust board shared a series of updates on current digital, data and innovation work, including an AI and automation programme, infrastructure programme, and data programme. The board share key areas of focus for its digital & data programme 2025/26, such as the implementation of […]
HTN Now panel discusses moving from reactive to proactive care
We were joined for a recent HTN Now panel discussion focusing on the move from reactive to proactive care by experts from across the sector, including Dan Bunstone, clinical director at Warrington ICB; Patrick Denston, PCN digital transformation and change manager at Frimley ICB; Pete Thomas, CCIO and executive director […]
12-month frailty virtual care project trialled at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is trialling a frailty virtual care programme, utilising tech to remotely monitor patients with long-term conditions in their own homes with the hopes of identifying early warning signs to prevent the need for more intensive support. Using the Graphnet Docobo platform to monitor patients remotely, the […]
€27 million EuroHeartPath project aims to transform cardiovascular care with AI and machine learning
The EuroHeartPath project has been launched, with a €27 million budget spanning five years for 18 pioneering pathfinder studies focusing on AI and machine learning, digital health integration, point-of-care diagnostics, and advanced robotic technologies. Setting out to transform cardiovascular care by looking to map and optimise care pathways in 15 […]
