South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has shared insight into the implementation of automated texting with the aim of supporting patient safety and saving time for staff. The project involved the introduction of automation to the trust’s computer aided dispatch (CAD) system in July, which enabled the CAD to send […]
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Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB’s virtual citizen panel to help shape services
Over 1,000 people have reportedly signed up to join the virtual citizen panel hosted by Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, described as a “database of residents” who have volunteered to take part in regular research and engagement opportunities to help shape services. The virtual citizen panel enables participants to take […]
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust announces new chief digital and data officer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of its new chief digital and data officer, with Jake Barlow to join the trust in November following his role as digital director in health and disability from the Department of Work and Pensions. Previous experience includes senior roles at Gov.UK […]
Planned transition from DSPT to Cyber Assessment Framework, with mandatory supplier audit highlighted
NHS England and the National Data Guardian have released a joint statement describing changes to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) to be phased out and replaced by the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). The update also notes the move for NHS IT suppliers to align […]
South East Coast Ambulance Service strategy to 2029 highlights plans for digitally-led service model
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has published its trust strategy for 2024 – 2029, highlighting plans to “build a stronger SECAmb ready to face the challenges of the future” with digital tools to play a key role in offering a new service model. The strategy sets […]
DigitalHealth.London announces 17 SMEs selected for accelerator programme
DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest cohort for its accelerator programme, with with 17 SMEs selected to develop digital solutions or services deemed to have the “highest potential to meet London’s NHS and social care challenges” in areas including AI, remote monitoring and mental health. The companies chosen include AirEmail, an email […]
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust to develop framework for digital mental health services worth £35m
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust had shared a prior information notice signalling intention to create a framework for the provision of online and digital mental health assessments, treatments and therapies across the region, with an estimated value of up to £35 million. The services will cover children and young people’s […]
Innovate UK reverses decision to award only half of ‘Women in Innovation’ funding grants
Innovate UK has reversed a decision to award only half of the planned grants through the Women in Innovation’ funding competition, following backlash online against an announcement that only 25 out of an expected 50 female founders would receive funding. A total of £4 million was made available in funding […]
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton upgrades to cloud-delivered unified communications platform
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) has upgraded its unified communications platform in order to modernise disparate legacy telephony systems, improve resilience and stability, and enhance user experience. The platform is delivered from the Cinos Cloud with the aim of providing the trust with the “flexibility […]
University Hospitals Dorset appoints new chief digital officer
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of its new chief digital officer, with Beverley Bryant joining the trust in October from Guy’s and St Thomas’s and Kings College Hospitals. In leading the trust’s digital strategy, the role will see focus placed on the creation of University […]
