Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched an app to support cancer patients and their families, providing access to relevant information, guidance, and advice. The HealthZone UK app, free to download from the Google Play and Apple App Store, has been co-designed by patients, according to Mel Freedman, Macmillan personalised […]
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AI companion tool planned for NHS App
The Department of Health and Social Care has detailed functionality planned for the NHS App, designed to provide patients with more choice and control over their own care. An AI tool called “My Companion” is planned, to offer patients access to trusted health information, as well as helping them articulate […]
35 innovations to tackle brain injury awarded share of £3 million from NIHR
35 innovations aiming to tackle acquired brain injury have been awarded a share of £3 million from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) through the Invention for Innovation FAST 4 Awards. Funded projects include a new point-of-care device for the stratification and management of brain injuries, smart […]
HTN Now panel discusses data for total triage, covering successes, challenges, learnings, and best practice
For HTN Now we held a webinar on the topic of harnessing data for total triage in primary care with an expert panel, including Ananya Datta, associate director of primary care digital delivery at South East London ICB; Asad Ashraf, GP and digital clinical lead at North East London ICB; […]
GP IT system approved through NHSE’s Tech Innovation Framework
NHS England has announced the approval of a core primary care clinical IT system through its Tech Innovation Framework. Marking “the first of a new generation” of EPRs for GPs, Medicus Health has been approved with more supplies expected to be approved imminently. The suppliers in the programme are said […]
ADHD taskforce finds ADHD services “need to be digitised and data improved”
A report from the independent ADHD Taskforce commissioned by NHS England to better understand the challenges affecting those with ADHD and make recommendations for change has been published. It identifies that services “could benefit from harnessing technology” and “need to be digitised and data improved”. Main findings include that many […]
NHS Dumfries and Galloway annual delivery plan 2025/26 outlines planned actions for digital and innovation
In a meeting earlier this month, NHS Dumfries & Galloway’s board shared its Annual Delivery Plan 2025/26, outlining planned actions in areas including digital and innovation, along with updates on digital transformation from across the system. Leading into upcoming digital programmes and priorities, the board shares that it is looking […]
Government publishes Cyber Growth Action Plan with £16 million in new investment to support commercialisation
The government has published its Cyber Growth Action Plan, aiming to support innovation across the cyber sector, and outlining up to £16 million in funding to help commercialise cyber research. As part of this, University of Bristol and Imperial College London’s Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance will be tasked with […]
National engagement on public trust in data use for single patient record and GP health record published
A large-scale public engagement report commissioned by NHSE on building and maintaining public trust in data use across health and care has been published, focusing on the approach to creating a single patient record and the secondary use of GP data. It noted “relief” and “enthusiasm” from participants around not […]
HTN ICS digital and data region series: South West
Digital and data across ICS regions: South West For the next instalment of our ICS regions series, we’re heading over to the South West region, to take a deep dive into some of the latest developments, insights, and strategies around digital and data. The South West region is home to […]
