Research undertaken as part of the All-Island eHealth Hub for Cancer has highlighted the value of effective data sharing, computer code and the employment of digital health expertise when it comes to identifying diagnostic methods and developing targeted treatments for cancer. The hub – a partnership focused on developing data […]
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Wes Streeting named secretary for health and social care
The new health secretary has been named as Wes Streeting, who has served as shadow health secretary since November of 2021, and who has been consistently vocal on the need for the modernisation of the NHS. Streeting has also held onto his seat in Ilford North, winning by a narrow […]
North East and North Cumbria opens engagement for gamified scenario based cyber security exercise
Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) has opened an early engagement opportunity for a gamified scenario based cyber security exercise, designed to enhance preparedness for cyber events amongst senior leaders in health and social care. Engagement is sought to tackle what HI NENC refers to as the […]
NHSE shares update around new GP Connect Update Record functionality
Dr Amanda Doyle, NHS England national director for primary care and community services, has written to GPs and practice managers to clarify information around enhancements to the GP Connect Update Record. The letter references the new enhancement to GP Connect functionality enabling information from secondary and community care, such as […]
Health Tech Awards 2024: deadline to enter approaching on 9 July!
The deadline for entering the Health Tech Awards 2024 is fast approaching, and we’ve already received some fantastic entries showcasing innovative ideas and projects in digital health and care. With over 150 NHS leaders from a variety of care settings and backgrounds lined up to select the winners, join us […]
GOSH explores use of AI for Parkinson’s and deep brain stimulation for epilepsy
Artificial intelligence and deep brain stimulation devices are being utilised by teams at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), with researchers developing a machine learning tool aiming to predict Parkinson’s disease before onset of symptoms, and a clinical trial team implanting a device to block electrical pathways in order to treat […]
HTN Trends Survey: Healthcare Network Management
Enter the HTN Trends Series: Healthcare Network Management survey with a chance to win a luxury hamper! Deadline to enter extended to 5 October! At HTN we would love to hear your views in our latest survey! Thank you for being part of the HTN health tech community, we would greatly appreciate your […]
Norfolk and Waveney ICS shares update on Joint Forward Plan, including data used to map progress
Norfolk and Waveney ICS has shared an update on the progress made around aims set out in the ICS’s five-year Joint Forward Plan, including how data is being used to measure progress and completion of ambitions. The ICS has recently published its population health management strategy and a health inequalities strategy, […]
West Yorkshire ICB appoints new chief digital and information officer
West Yorkshire ICB has announced the appointment of a new chief digital and information officer (director of digital), with Shaukat Ali Khan joining the ICB’s leadership team from autumn 2024. Shaukat has had an international career “across strategic and operational IT disciplines” in the healthcare, education, pharmaceutical, humanitarian, hospitality and […]
Electronic referral service for community opticians launched in Coventry and Warwickshire
A new system-wide electronic referral service for community opticians has been launched across Coventry and Warwickshire, enabling opticians to send referrals for patients in need of further investigation or treatment to a single point of access in the Coventry and Warwickshire Ophthalmology Co-ordination Service (OCS). Previously, opticians would be required […]
