Wye Valley NHS Trust has shared a series of digital updates and priorities during its April board meeting, highlighting upcoming EPR and patient portal procurements, expanded use of the Federated Data Platform, and ongoing adoption of AI and ambient voice technology. “Wye Valley’s journey from digital immaturity to maturity has […]
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Voice therapy app improving outcomes for Parkinson’s patients at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
A new voice therapy app is reportedly helping to improve outcomes for patients with Parkinson’s Disease at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Speech Therapy Parkinson’s team, based out of Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, has introduced the app to support patients in accessing […]
Tees, Esk and Wear Talking Therapies improvement challenge highlights steps to improve uptake of digital
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has reported on findings from a 100-day improvement challenge with the trust’s Talking Therapies service and NHS Impact, which looked to help those aged 65 and over gain confidence with using online tools and digitally enabled therapies. More than 240 people took […]
Register for HTN Now webinars, covering AVT in trusts, digital patient pathways, AI in primary care, 10 year plan from ambition to delivery
At HTN we regularly host an expertly produced series of online panel discussions and webinars, providing an opportunity to share best practices, learnings and tackle challenges collectively. The webinars are FREE for NHS professionals and you can register your front row seat here. Our upcoming schedule includes: 29 April: Deep […]
National commission into the regulation of AI in healthcare offers early insights from call for evidence
The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare has offered early insight into outcomes from a call for evidence attracting more than 770 responses, indicating strong support for regulatory reform and the need for further development in areas such as post-market surveillance and ongoing monitoring. Henrietta Hughes, patient […]
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS awards £52 million EPR contract
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has awarded a ten-year EPR contract with a value of £52 million to Epic, taking the trust up to 2036. The trust’s board in its January meeting covered the board assurance framework, noting issues with IT infrastructure, digital maturity, and technical debt. “Lewisham and Greenwich […]
£500 million fund launched to back early-stage AI companies in the UK
UK government-backed Sovereign AI has announced the launch of its new £500 million fund, designed to give early-stage AI companies in the UK access to the funds, compute, and strategic assets needed to scale rapidly and compete on a global scale. Taking to LinkedIn, Sovereign AI announced the funding, along […]
Central and North West London to procure physiotherapy digital triage solution
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has published its intent to procure a physiotherapy digital triage solution, with a contract value of £320,000 over three years. The contract, to be awarded to Physio Med Limited, covers key criteria including quality and innovation, value, integration and service sustainability, access […]
NHSE guidance for regions and ICBs on neighbourhood health centres looks to digital connectivity, integration, and enablement
NHS England has issued guidance for regions and ICBs setting out practical planning instructions for developing neighbourhood health centres, highlighting the role of digital in connectivity, integration, and enablement. “Digital capability is fundamental to the functioning of neighbourhood health services,” NHSE shares. “Neighbourhood health centres must therefore be planned as […]
Data, digital, and experiences outlined in renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England
The renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England has been published, making a series of commitments to promoting women’s health and empowering women with a stronger say in their care, utilising digital tools to improve access, control, and care pathways for women’s health conditions. Sue Mann, NHS England clinical director for […]
