For a recent HTN Now webinar on the topic of building digital literacy, confidence, and skills, we were joined by Neill Crump, digital strategy director at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Sue Ottley, digital capability transformation manager at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT); and Tony Green, lead UX […]
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HTN primary care region series: East of England
Primary Care Region Series: East of England 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 East of England region, where we […]
Somerset NHS FT launches patient communications for transparency around use of AI and ambient voice tech
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has shared a series of communications to explain to patients how the trust is using technologies such as AI, ambient voice, virtual nursing, and generative AI. Andy Mayne, chief scientist for data, operational research and AI, shared on LinkedIn that the purpose is to educate patients […]
Northumbria Healthcare launches app to support cancer patients
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 […]
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 […]
