For our recent webinar on automation in primary care processes, we were joined by Dr Lydia van Hamel-Parsons, GP and founding clinician at Healthtech-1, to discuss all things automation, with a specific focus on new patient registrations and lab report filing. Used in more than 493 practices to date, Lydia […]
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Panel discussion: digital primary care “Small incremental steps will lead to bigger and better changes”
We were recently joined by Liz Leggott (project manager, greener NHS champion and NHS England clinical entrepreneur at the South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub) and Emma Stratful (chief operating officer at OX.DH) for a discussion on digital primary care. Liz and Emma discussed a range of topics, […]
Research and innovation hub in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes seeks applications for £15,000 awards for local innovators
A research and innovation hub in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes has issued a call for applications for its research and innovation fund, following a £3 million investment from NHS England, with successful applicants to be awarded up to £15,000 for projects tackling an aspect of research or innovation in integrated […]
Elsevier launches “heart education experience in spatial computing” tool
Elsevier Health has announced the launch of its new Complete HeartX tool, described as a “heart education experience in spatial computing” with features including including interactive 3D models, clinical simulations, and more. Using the 3D models, the tool offers learners the chance to “explore the healthy human heart and cardiovascular system”. It […]
HTN Now: learnings and insights from the virtual COPD service at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
At a recent webinar for our live event series, HTN Now, we were joined by Rachel Woodington, digital care hub manager at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and Ruben de Neef, customer success lead at Luscii, to discuss the virtual COPD service launched at the trust including benefits, challenges and key […]
Promptly Health secures £11m NHS Wales contract to manage national patient-centred outcomes data
Promptly Health has secured an £11 million three-year contract to manage national patient-centred outcomes data for NHS Wales, following a procurement process which focused on assessment of capabilities around patient accessibility, innovativeness, data security and interoperability. The new contract accompanies NHS Wales’ plans to expand outcomes collection capabilities within the […]
Health tech for Parkinson’s: NHSE rolls out automatic pump and app receives funding for second phase
NHS England has announced the roll-out of an automatic pump for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease which is capable of delivering drug infusions “around-the-clock” through a cannula inserted under the skin, with hopes that the treatment could offer those experiencing movement-related symptoms an easier way of managing their treatment throughout […]
Join us on 27 Feb for webinars sharing insights on digital primary care
Join us Tuesday, 27 February 2024, for our digital primary care event – a day of virtual discussion on various topics, with five webinars featuring expert panellists from across the health and care. Our HTN Now events are held on Microsoft Teams and provide an opportunity to hear about projects and […]
Panel discussion: achieving long-term outcomes with digital workforce systems
For our most recent panel discussion, we were joined by three health tech professionals including Matthew Hutton, digital lead for Northamptonshire ICS; Ramandeep Kaur, chief clinical information officer at NHS University Hospitals of Northamptonshire; and Dan Chilcott, client enablement director at Patchwork Health. Matthew, Ramandeep and Dan discussed how digital […]
Scottish dementia strategy highlights role of digital and data in creating “resilient communities”, educating carers, and promoting inclusion
The Social Care and National Care Service Development Directorate within the Scottish Government has published its dementia strategy 2024-2026, outlining how the government commits to working “with the voices of lived experience” to achieve its vision for change in dementia care and highlighting digital as one of the key thematic […]
