The Department of Health and Social Care has published a document entitled ‘Framework agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Health and Social Care Information Centre (known as NHS Digital)’. The document sets out NHS Digital’s core responsibilities and how the relationship with DHSC works in […]
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Digital kiosks launched at Lincolnshire community hubs to support wellbeing
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) has launched eight digital kiosks in various community venues across the county, support by national funding. Through the kiosks and tablets, residents can access what is known as the ‘Lincolnshire Atrium’ – a resource helping individuals manage their health and wellbeing, and support mental health transformation […]
NHS England funding supports 17 projects across ambulance and community health
17 projects have been supported over the past year through a funding programme, known as Digital PODAC, within the ambulance and community health service sectors. NHS England provided funding of £6 million (£5m capital and £1m revenue) in 2021 to 2022 to support the projects. The programme had an aim to […]
Researchers develop algorithm to search for ADHD phenotypes in electronic health records
A study published in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders describes how researchers developed an algorithm to search for attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) phenotypes in hospital-based electronic health records (EHR). Authors include Isabella Slaby, Heather S. Hain, Debra Abrams, Frank D. Mentch, Joseph T. Glessner, Patrick M. A. Sleiman and […]
Lantum joins new service HTN Innovators
HTN’s new service HTN Innovators is a place to keep in touch with the latest news and updates from health technology supplier market. HTN Innovators will host in-depth, practical and useful information from our network, including evidence-based analysis, webinars, thought leadership, resources and more. If you’re looking for shared learning and […]
Video app launches language translation service for families
Clinical video service vCreate has launched a series of new features to improve access to healthcare for UK patients whose first language is not English. It’s estimated 10 percent of NHS patients do not speak English as their first language, with the figure growing to around one in five in […]
Islacare wins Innovate UK grant to tackle surgical site infections
Islacare has recently won a large Innovate UK grant through the Smart Grants scheme, which focuses on developing “disruptive innovations with significant potential for rapid, economic return to the UK”. Organisations registered in the UK can apply for a share of up to £25 million. Over the last two years, […]
Nervecentre digital care plans deployed at Lister Hospital
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has deployed Nervecentre’s digital care plans at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, with the aim of improving staff access to information to keep patients safe. The roll-out follows a pilot earlier in the summer, which saw Nervecentre’s plans deployed in two Lister wards, a 566-bed general […]
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole piloting smart glasses for community services
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is set to pilot augmented reality glasses A.Consult in their React to Red (Tissue Viability) team. The smart glasses, developed by ConceptHealth, will be worn by staff during home visits. With the patient’s consent, they will be able to record parts of their […]
Teesside University develops AI agent to support pain management
A team from Teesside University’s School of Health and Life Sciences is collaborating with American technology company Storyfile and pain champion Pete Moore on a project to help people manage persistent pain. Pete, who lives with persistent pain, asthma and osteoarthritis himself, took part in a pain management programme in […]
