The UK government has shared plans for two reviews exploring patient safety within the health system, examining firstly the roles and remits within six organisations overseen by the Department of Health and Social Care with a “significant” impact on patient safety, with a view to making recommendations on whether a different […]
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£12 million government funding awarded to AI, VR and wearable tech pilots utilising innovations to reduce drug-related deaths
The UK government has awarded £12 million in funding for projects utilising innovative technologies such as AI, VR and wearable sensors in supporting people with drug addictions and reducing drug-related deaths. Projects receiving funding include a remote monitoring platform capable of detecting respiratory issues related to opioid overdose, featuring a […]
London Borough of Enfield to procure prevention and early intervention services worth £14m
The London Borough of Enfield has published a tender notice worth an estimated £13,605,228 over a nine-year period, highlighting intention to appoint up to five providers to deliver prevention and early intervention services. The aim is to support Enfield residents to access information and support independence, with the service split […]
Report into CQC effectiveness highlights challenges around provider platform, regulatory platform and data quality
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a report examining the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), led by North West London ICB’s chair Dr Penny Dash. A particular aim of the report was to explore whether CQC’s regulations and processes are deemed fit for an […]
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare shares plans to procure EPMA system
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has shared a prior information notice regarding planned procurement of an electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) solution, with specification that the solution will be cloud-based and suitable for use within all care settings. The supplier will be required to work […]
Guy’s and St Thomas’ strategy to 2030 commits to being “innovation friendly health system”
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GST) has published a new strategy running to 2030, highlighting expectations around the potential offered by the next decade of digital advancements and sharing plans around EPR optimisation, attracting and funding healthcare innovation, and utilising artificial intelligence and and automation responsibly. On the […]
NHS Scotland extends £4m contract for colon capsule endoscopy managed service
NHS Scotland has extended its £4 million contract with Medtronic for a colon capsule endoscopy managed service; with an estimated value of £400,000, the extension is granted for a six-month period to allow Medtronic to complete “the final number of funded procedures”. The procurement sought to improve the patient journey, […]
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust announces preferred EPR supplier
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) has announced the preferred supplier for its electronic patient record, to Insight Direct (UK) implementing a Nervecentre solution, subject to contract and approval of full business case. The trust has been investing in its digital infrastructure as part of the EPR programme, with […]
Scottish healthcare innovators encouraged to apply for Clinical Entrepreneur Programme
InnoScot Health is encouraging Scottish healthcare innovators to apply for the third year of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP), with applications set to close on 29 October ready for the programme to commence in early 2025. Applications are welcomed from NHS workforce staff and those providing NHS services, with […]
Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center recommends that providers appoint CISO
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has warned healthcare providers about Trinity Ransomware group and its focus on targeting patient data, with CEO at OmniIndex Simon Bain speaking out on the “growing threat” of this type of attack and its potential to hold hospital infrastructure “hostage and immobilised”. Bain pointed […]
