88 per cent of care homes in the South West London region now have digital social records in place, and 45 per cent are live with the London Universal Care Plan, according to an update from the ICS, which also shares that these developments are contributing to a 9 percent […]
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Pharmacy2U introduces healthcare app hub with ORCHA
Pharmacy2U has partnered with the digital health app assessment platform, ORCHA, to create the Pharmacy2U App Hub, aiming to “transform healthcare access” by putting patients in control of their health. The new hub reportedly provides access to multiple health apps all in one place, with each app having undergone “rigorous […]
North London NHS FT digital strategy to 2029 focuses on AI, digital skills, data and innovation
North London NHS Foundation Trust has published its digital strategy, with a focus on AI and data, EPR optimisation, launching an NLFT app building programme, digital foundations and infrastructure, creating a culture of innovation, and supporting staff with digital skills. “Our strategy is not only about adopting new technologies but […]
DHSC calls for “expert ideas and evidence” to inform 10-year cancer plan
The Department of Health and Social Care is calling for “expert ideas and evidence” that can support the development of the national cancer plan for England, inviting comments and feedback on questions across prevention, access, early diagnosis, treatment, research and innovation. Focusing on maximising impact using the most up-to-date tech […]
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICS notes plans and actions for cyber security
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly’s (C&IoS) cyber security strategy to 2026 has been put forward for board endorsement, with a focus to identify and managing risk; strengthen governance; embed cyber awareness and culture; critical IT systems and suppliers; and prediction, prevention, detection, response and recovery. Outlining the current situation […]
HTN Now: The transformative power of agile in healthcare with practical implementations
HTN welcomed Dr Harry Thirkettle and Victoria Foxley-Sayles from Aire Logic, for a HTN Now session focusing on the transformative power of agile in healthcare with practical implementations. As well as talking us through the benefits and challenges around taking an agile approach within the NHS, the pair shared a […]
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust explores the market for multiple workforce management solutions
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has opened a market engagement exercise for the procurement of a “suite of workforce management solutions” to be used across multiple trusts within the region. The trust first aims to “gather industry feedback to inform the development of service specifications and commissioning strategies”, before they […]
NHS Sussex ICS highlights digital architecture, data flows, EPR landscape and transfer of care hubs
NHS Sussex Integrated Care System’s latest People and Digital Committee report outlines several key digital and data successes over the past quarter, including the launch of the Plexus Transfer of Care Hubs dashboard and NHS App uptake. The ICS shares how digital and data have contributed to the progress of […]
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board launches women’s health app
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board have launched the women’s health app CONNECTPlus to offer advice and guidance to patients regarding women’s wellbeing. Developed by Health and Care Innovations Ltd, the CONNECTPlus app reportedly answers questions about contraception, the menopause and cervical screening, while offering general women’s health advice around pre-conception […]
Somerset NHS FT shares ePMA rollout and impact
HTN recently spoke with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust on the deployment its electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (ePMA) at the trust, highlighting benefits around increased efficiency and patient safety. The ePMA system has reportedly been successfully deployed at Musgrove Park Hospital and all community hospitals, with the team now […]
