Sunderland Royal Hospital has introduced a vending machine that allows patients access to their prescriptions 24/7 at the touch of a button. The device, called Pharmaself24, was piloted with 100 patients who have rheumatoid arthritis. Previously, they were given a quarterly supply of the immunosuppressant drug methotrexate, available only through […]
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Five pilot sites announced to transform wound care
A new Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) programme has launched with an aim to transform wound care through data and digital tools. The programme aims to support data collection and provision of care through a new digital wound management system, support the delivery of training for staff and implement a new evidence-based […]
New framework released for virtual wards and urgent community response
New guidance entitled ‘Virtual Wards and Urgent Community Response Capabilities Framework’ has been published in order to support the expansion of virtual ward and urgent in-home service delivery across England. The guidance is said to be the first multi-professional framework of its kind. It was developed by Skills for Health […]
NIHR grant awarded for new ultra-long term epilepsy seizure recorder
A new study has been granted £1.8 million from the National Institute of Health & Care Research (NIHR) to explore how the “first ever ultra-long term seizure recorder” could be used to help improve outcomes and reduce risk of harm for epilepsy patients who cannot presently control their condition with […]
NHS Clinical Entrepreneur programme opens for applications
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur programme is now open for applications, seeking to support creative thinkers through a free year-long development programme. With an aim to support budding entrepreneurs stay in the NHS, the programme is open to clinical and non-clinical staff to develop commercial skills, knowledge and experience to successfully […]
Digital Health and Care Wales commits to digital inclusion
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) has launched a digital inclusion charter, formed to support and champion organisations working in the public, private or third sector, who are willing to promote basic digital skills and help people get online. Announced at a DHCW event, Helen Herklots, commissioner for older people […]
HTN Now digital mental health and digital social care agenda launched
Coming up at HTN we have a one-day online event taking place 11 October focusing on digital mental health and digital social care, that’s open to all to attend, with a front row seat! We welcome speakers from across the industry to cover a range of topics, including: using health […]
NHS Digital figures show 21.5 percent rise in access to IAPT services for 2021-2022
NHS Digital figures show that the number of people accessing talking therapies for conditions such as anxiety and depression through the NHS has increased by 21.5 percent from 2020-2021 to 2021-2022. The report, entitled ‘Psychological Therapies: Annual Report on the use of IAPT services, England 2021-22’ provides information on the […]
NICE makes conditional recommendation on wearable devices for Parkinson’s
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has made conditional recommendations on five wearable technologies that could help improve symptoms and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease: The Personal KinetiGraph Movement Recording System from Global Kinetics Corporation, a watch that measures movement and is intended to […]
Camden and Islington NHS publishes annual report and digital priorities
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust has published its annual report for 2021/22, which details its successes over the past year along with continuing ambitions and improvement aims, including its digital strategy. The report set out four key aims to reduce health inequalities, improve outcomes for service users, eliminate unwarranted […]
