The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has published guidance to clarify how the medical devices regulations apply to ambient voice technology in health and care. MHRA notes that some AVT solutions qualify as a medical device and confirms some “AVT products that are intended solely for transcription, summarising of […]
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Humber Health digitises mental capacity assessments and progresses group-wide EPR
Humber Health Partnership, comprised of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, has updated on a number of key digital programmes and priorities, noting the digitisation of mental capacity assessments, the use of VR in specialist rehabilitation, medication safety, and EPR progress. Digital […]
£23 million risk remediation in digital strategy from St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group
A group digital strategy for 2026-2030 from St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group has set out the strategic direction required to support the transition of the group to a single integrated health organisation. “Over the next four years, a significant proportion of investment and delivery […]
Study shows £5.2 million in social value generated across the Liverpool
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has published findings from a study to highlight that £5.2 million in social value has been generated by a £500,000 investment across the Liverpool City Region’s Life Sciences Innovation Zone. The Citizen First LCR programme is designed to help people turn their lived experiences […]
T-Pro acquires BigHand Healthcare
By T-Pro T-Pro, the leading AI-powered clinical documentation platform, built from the ground up for acute and large-scale health organisations, announces it has acquired BigHand Healthcare, a leading provider of workflow orchestration and optimisation solutions for the health sector. The acquisition will combine the two companies’ complementary strengths. More health […]
Kent and Medway Mental Health pilots AI generated virtual patients
AI-generated virtual patients are being used in a project led by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, to explore how they can support medical students develop essential clinical skills. The 18-month project, a collaboration with Kent and Medway Medical School and the University of Kent, is designed to offer […]
Key leadership roles at Online NHS Trust open
Recruitment is now underway for key roles at the new Online NHS Trust, seeking “vision, experience and enthusiasm” to help shape the future of healthcare services. Leadership roles currently being advertised for ahead of the planned launch in 2027 include medical director, chief nurse, chief people officer, and chief financial […]
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group significant progress on DSPT requirements and cyber security
University Hospitals of Liverpool Group has noted “significant progress on cyber security” and the data security and protection toolkit (DSPT). The board of directors this month highlighted strong assurance in cyber security management, information risk oversight, information incident management, data quality improvement, clinical coding assurance, and the ongoing digitisation of […]
Three interregional data projects selected for €3.8 million EU-funded UNITE project
Three “interregional” projects have been selected for a share of €3.8 million through the EU-funded UNITE programme, with an aim to utilise data for innovation across heart failure, neonatal intensive care, and medical imaging. The selection follows an open call that reportedly engaged more than 1,000 organisations and received 19 […]
“AI nurse” supporting remote monitoring at Barts Health NHS Trust
An “AI nurse” is supporting Barts Health NHS Trust, said to conduct routine check-ins and collect information from patients before handing over to clinical teams.. The introduction of the Ovia AI-powered telephone monitoring service is part of the trust’s expansion of its virtual wards and remote monitoring, particularly focusing on […]
