The Scottish Government has shared analysis on the results of a public consultation they held last summer to inform the development of Scotland’s first data strategy for health and social care. The analysis is split into three main sections: empowering people, with focus on how individuals can have greater access […]
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Virtual wards and remote monitoring tech added to Spark DPS
The Spark Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), run by the Crown Commercial Service, has been enhanced to include procurement of virtual wards and remote patient monitoring technology. With support from NHS England, four new areas have been added to the framework, to cover virtual wards, continuous monitoring support, long term condition (remote […]
Funding announced for The National Centre for Child Health Technology in Sheffield
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has recently announced the final £6 million of funding for a new centre in Sheffield which aims to develop an advanced and integrated healthcare system for children and young people. The funding will form part of the total capital of £20m to start development of […]
Consultation opens for future plans of national IT systems
NHS England has opened a consultation for professionals across health and social care to input into future plans for national systems. The programme aims to understand what professionals need from the ‘Spine of the future’ and how technology can meet the current and future needs of patients, staff and citizens. As part […]
NHS Supply Chain publishes tender for commerce portal
NHS Supply Chain has opened a tender worth up to £10 million to procure a digital commerce portal. The opportunity aims to replace systems “over 30 years old” and introduce a single order and order management platform. NHS Supply Chain said it currently uses a range of systems for a […]
The role of digital in NHS England’s letter on reducing ‘did not attend’ rate
NHS England has written a letter to integrated care boards and trust chief executives, highlighting the role of digital to reduce did not attends (DNAs). The letter highlights that “outpatient care should not be one size fits all” and references successful projects from Royal Cornwall Hospital, North Lincolnshire and Guys and St […]
CROSSBRAIN project aiming to develop robots capable of predicting epileptic seizures
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are working as part of an international project called CROSSBRAIN, with the aim of developing small injectable robots capable of mitigating and predicting epileptic seizures. Over the next four years, the project will see the development of these implantable microbots, approximately a tenth of […]
NICE recommends digital technologies for children and young people with anxiety
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended four digital technologies designed to children and young people manage symptoms of anxiety and low mood for use within the NHS. The technologies recommended by an independent NICE committee are: Lumi Nova (BfB labs) Online Social anxiety Cognitive therapy […]
Join us for our EPR event on 21 February
Join HTN at our one-day online event focusing on electronic patient records! Taking place on 21 February, the event is open to all to attend – register for your free ticket now to discuss, discover and learn about the latest happenings in health tech. Through the event, a range of professionals […]
Department of Health and Social Care publishes medical technology strategy
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a medical technology strategy, setting out how they will ensure that the health and social care system can “reliably access safe, effective and innovative technologies.” DHSC has worked with partners across the industry, the government and the healthcare system to […]
