NHS England has opened an early engagement exercise to find potential suppliers to support a digital learning framework pilot focusing on flexible working. The pilot aims to establish a digital support framework to help organisations and teams embed flexible working practices. Through a six month pilot planned to start in […]
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals study new test for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a new at-home test using saliva instead of blood, with the aim of providing a more rapid and convenient way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency. The test works by detecting ‘waking’ cortisol, which avoids the need for patients to have long screening procedures in […]
Wales to invest £7million for national maternity system
The Welsh government has announced £7 million in funding to support the development of a national maternity system. Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced the programme stating “several recent reviews of maternity services in Wales and the UK have called for the creation of a unified digital system” and added that […]
Radar Healthcare joins HTN Innovators
HTN Innovators, launched last year, is a place to keep up-to-date with the latest news, case studies and offerings from the health tech supplier market. It’s a place to share learnings and experiences to educate and inspire, where we host in-depth and practical information form our network such as thought […]
NHS Digital launches API developer community
NHS Digital has launched a new online community to provide support and help on integrating with its Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The platform aims to support the health tech community who are working to integrate systems with national healthcare services. NHS Digital is now inviting professionals to join the forum to […]
3D prints support communication for visually impaired children in South Tees
3D prints to help visually impaired children communicate have been developed by The James Cook University Hospital and are now in use at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The models are made from thin layers of polylactic acid and include different shapes, textures and raised symbols. The colour, shape and […]
Dorset HealthCare University NFT expands texting support service for parents and carers
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has expanded their text service to provide quick advice for carers and parents. Parents of children and young adults aged five to 19 can now access support through ParentLine, a confidential text messaging service run by Dorset HealthCare’s School Nursing team. The service aims […]
Royal Marsden, Institute of Cancer Research and ICL study use of AI in identifying risk of cancer return
A recent study from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with The Institute of Cancer Research and Imperial College London (ICL) has suggested that AI could help in identifying the risk of cancer returning in non-small lung cancer (NSCL). The ongoing study, called ‘Optimising Cancer Treatment surveillance and […]
NHS priorities and operational planning guidance 2023/24 sets out digital focus
The NHS has published a document in which it sets out its priorities for 2023/34, along with operational planning guidance to support these priorities. NHS CEO Amanda Pritchard begins by noting that the years ahead are expected to be challenging and as such the planning approach “reflects both our new […]
CQC publishes revised plan for transformation and tackling health inequalities
Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released a revised approach and plan for transformation, focusing on how they will deliver their strategy and tackle health inequalities. They aim to introduce a new regulatory approach for health and care providers, local authorities and integrated care systems; to establish new regulatory leadership shaping […]
