NHS Digital’s Daniel Ray has been named the second most influential data and analytics practitioner in the UK by dataIQ’s top 100 list. The dataIQ list is the only fully-curated power list of data and analytics practitioners in the UK, with nominations from across both public and private sectors involved […]
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13 innovations join NHS Innovation Accelerator
13 innovations have joined the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) programme supporting priority areas for England’s NHS: Mental Health, Primary Care and early diagnosis and prevention of cancer. The NIA has supported the uptake and spread of 37 high impact, evidence-based innovations across more than 1,700 NHS sites since it launched […]
NICE Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies V2 launched
NICE has published an updated version of its evidence standards framework for digital health technologies that sets out the evidence requirements for different types of tech. You can download the evidence standards framework for digital health technologies here. The first edition was published in December 2018 with the latest version updated […]
The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator open for applications
Applications for a London-based digital health Accelerator are now open, as part of efforts to increase NHS and patient access to cutting-edge technologies. The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator is targeting innovative healthtech businesses, and inviting them to apply to receive help to develop and deploy digital solutions to some of the NHS’ […]
Scotland’s digital health champions recognised
The winners have been revealed at the Holyrood Connect Digital Health and Care Awards 2019, celebrating Scotland’s digital health champions. William Edwards, director of eHealth at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, won the Digital Leader Award. Edwards has led the development of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s digital strategy, which […]
NHS Digital rolling out Schedule 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs via EPS
NHS Digital has announced the roll out of schedule 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs (CDs) via the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) following a successful pilot process. The pilot process tested the functionality across 64 practices from October last year. GP practices will be able to send all Schedule 2 & 3 CDs, […]
NHS X: Industry Reaction
The government recently announced a newly formed organisation NHSX to oversee digital, data and technology. The new unit will effectively take a position above NHS Digital, who is believed will continue with its current remit. We asked industry leaders for their comment and reaction to the newly formed organisation. Contributors […]
New code of conduct for artificial intelligence systems
A new code of conduct for artificial intelligence and other data-driven technologies has been launched to ensure systems are safe for the NHS. The code has been drawn up with support from industry, academics and patient groups to provide a gold standard set of principles to help tackle areas such as […]
SBRI Healthcare awards £1.25 million to 13 innovations
SBRI Healthcare has awarded £1.25 million to help fund the development of thirteen separate innovations relating to musculoskeletal disorder and dentistry, oral health and oral cancers. The pioneering projects were discovered through a nationwide call by SBRI Healthcare earlier this year for innovations to tackle healthcare problems in these fields. […]
NHSX unit launched to oversee digital
The government has announced a newly formed organisation NHSX to oversee digital, data and technology. The new unit will effectively take a position above NHS Digital, who is believed will continue with its current remit. NHSX will take forward digital transformation in the NHS, allowing patients and staff to benefit […]
