A new green accelerator programme has been launched today, 7 April 2021, by the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), in a bid to support the NHS’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The initiative – Propel@YH Net Zero – is calling for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […]
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24/7 ‘SignLive’ service for BSL users now available at Morecambe NHS Trust
A British Sign Language (BSL) system, called ‘SignLive’, is now being used at healthcare settings across the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT). A free service, SignLive connects people to qualified online BSL interpreters who can relay conversations between patients and members of staff. The trust said […]
News in brief: Barts Health launches data analytics app, care homes pilot ‘proof of vaccination’ tech, Entrepreneur Academy for innovators
Health tech news never sleeps, so there are plenty of stories to catch up on for those lucky enough to have enjoyed a long weekend. From a £100,000 digital hub in the Midlands, a mental health ‘Recovery College’ in Cumbria, and care home vaccination ‘proof’ technology, through to the launch […]
‘Headache-busting’ gadget now available as part of new NHS Medtech Funding Mandate
The NHS has announced the roll-out of gammaCore – a ‘headache-busting’ gadget that can relieve pain for patients with ‘cluster headaches’ – across the country. According to NHS England, when held against the neck the ‘small, portable devices’ deliver a low-level electric current to block pain signals. Patients can use […]
User engagement: The King’s Fund panel tackles questions on patient-centric digital during and post-pandemic
In March, independent health think tank The King’s Fund ran a digital session on ‘patient and user engagement in the delivery of virtual care’. Supported by NHS South Central and West CSU, the event featured a panel of presenters who discussed whether the acceleration of innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
NHS e-Referral Service integrated into the NHS App
The NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) has been integrated into the NHS App, to allow patients to book and manage appointments easily and securely online. This additional functionality is aimed at reducing non-attendance and saving time for GPs, who can now email appointment booking details directly to patients with an NHS […]
East Lancashire Hospitals signs up for early warning technology
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has signed a deal with smart health tech provider, Alcidion, to secure early warning technology that will help detect patients who are deteriorating. The tools will help staff enhance patient safety across five hospitals in East Lancashire, including the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Burnley General […]
Going digital: Midwives get electronic record keeping guidance from RCM
Midwives are finally having their digital moment. There has been a welcome wave of digital developments for maternity services and professionals recently, with the latest including electronic record keeping guidance published by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). In the last two weeks alone, HTN has also reported on RCM’s […]
AI Centre for Value-Based Healthcare to open source AI platform
A new partnership between London Medical Imaging, the AI Centre for Value-Based Healthcare and digital transformation consultancy Answer, has been confirmed this week. It hopes to provide the NHS with an open-source solution with the ability to access machine learning models, and provide models that can be trained using a […]
Oxehealth eyes US expansion
Oxehealth, a provider of vision-based patient monitoring and management systems, has been granted clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to launch its solutions across all US states. The company is now looking to expand its vital signs solutions across the US, with a focus on skilled nursing […]
