A COVID Tracker App has been launched this week in Ireland, with nearly 1 million people downloading the app in the first 24 hours. The app uses Bluetooth and anonymous IDs to log close contact with any phone that also has the app. It uses technology developed by Apple and […]
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust introduces IBM AI virtual agent
The Royal Marsden NHS FT is to introduce an AI virtual agent using IBM Watson to support key workers post lockdown. The technology, ‘Ask Maisie’, will use IBM Watson Assistant to provide key workers access to the latest COVID-19 HR related information, policies and workplace guidance as the country eases lockdown measures. It […]
Bristol team launches coronavirus support app
A coronavirus support app has been launched to help people navigate through the pandemic and the many issues that can arise. The app has been developed by Expert Self Care, a team of volunteer health professionals, the Self Care Forum, the National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West and […]
Boris Johnson: “no country in the world has a working contact-tracing app”
On the 24th June, at Prime Minister ‘s Questions, Boris Johnson stated “no country in the world has a working contact-tracing app” in defence of the UK not having widescale rollout of the NHS coronavirus app. However, Germany appear to be seeing success with its own test and trace app […]
Digital therapeutics app raises £31 million
Digital therapeutics company Big Health, has raised £31 million in Series B financing led by Gilde Healthcare and joined by co-lead Morningside Ventures. The company was founded by entrepreneur Peter Hames and Professor Colin Espie to help millions back to good mental health. Their digital therapeutics tools support people with […]
Mid and South Essex launches Medishout
Mid and South Essex NHS FT has launched an app for internal use for staff to report logistical issues. Following a successful pilot the trust is rolling out Medishout, an app for staff to report anything from faulty equipment to something that requires immediate attention to fix. The company was […]
Diabetes management platform launches £5.8 million crowdfunding campaign
A Manchester based tech start-up, Gendius, is to launch a crowd funding campaign to raise £5.8 million in July. Launching on Crowdcube, the company is seeking investment in its diabetes management app to support its growth plans. Currently the app is downloaded 10,000 times a week to support effective remote […]
Babylon app error allows user to see over 50 patient video recordings
A user of the GP video appointment app, Babylon Health, has been allowed to see over 50 recordings of other patients’ appointments. Rory Glover, based in Leeds, posted on twitter yesterday a screen shot of video recordings of other people. Babylon Health has acknowledged that its GP video appointment app […]
New app launched to support Functional Neurological Disorder
A new app, myFND, has been launched to support people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) to understand and manage their symptoms. Supported by St George’s Hospital Charity and St George’s NHS FT, the app has been launched by Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Chris Symeon. FND, or Functional Neurological Disorder, is a condition […]
Survey highlights 6 in 10 would download the NHS contact tracing app
The Health Foundation has released new polling data with Ipsos MORI highlighting 6 in 10 would download the NHS contact tracing app. However the Foundation has warned that the government’s delayed contact tracing app could leave some people at greater risk of COVID-19 than others. The app – which is yet […]
