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; […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
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 […]
Scotland’s Public Service Reform Strategy highlights role of digital in delivering change
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, […]
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 […]
