NHS England has shared an update around GP telephony, stating that 92 percent of GP practices in England now have cloud-based systems in place with remaining practices agreeing dates for upgrades within the next month. During trials, NHSE reports that use of digital phone systems “increased patients’ ability to get […]
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NHSE priorities and operational guidance for 2024/25 emphasises need for “strong digital foundations”
NHS England has released priorities and operational planning guidance for 2024/25, with “strong digital foundations” highlighted as “essential for transformation, supporting access, quality and productivity”. Regarding the technology investment announced in the spring budget, NHSE states that “robust plans” will be developed in collaboration with systems, and adds that measurement […]
Pilot scheme trials VR training for medical students at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
A pilot scheme at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has trialled the use of VR training for medical students, using a computer-generated scenario in which participants can virtually interact with patients, administer tests, ask patients questions, interact with other medical professionals, diagnose and provide medication. The VR pilot makes […]
Black Country Local Maternity and Neonatal System implements digital feedback platform
The Black Country Local Maternity and Neonatal System has announced a three-year partnership with ImproveWell, a digital platform designed to use real-time feedback to identify areas for improvement, which will see the solution used in maternity services region-wide. The platform provides an avenue for staff to provide their own ideas […]
NHSE board highlights planned development of digital workforce plan, digital maturity as a priority, and more
The NHS England board met on Thursday last week, with discussion emphasising the need to digitally support the workforce and highlighting increased digital maturity as a priority over the next two years. As part of the board meeting, the national director of digital channels summarised progress to date around the […]
Plans for increased digitalisation highlighted in South East London ICS estates and infrastructure strategy
For our latest strategy focus, we’re taking a look at the estates and infrastructure strategy from South East London ICS, with digital noted to play a role in two key estate objectives – working towards net zero estate by 2040, and making smart use of estate through utilisation of technology. […]
NHS Education for Scotland shares plans to update digital platform and review existing architecture
The latest learning and education strategy from NHS Education for Scotland (NES), set to run until 2026, shares a number of plans with a digital focus including updating its digital platform and holding a review of existing data architecture. Within the strategy, NES states that its purpose is to be […]
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust awards contract for dental patient management software service
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) has awarded a contract for a dental patient management software service to Newcastle-based Systems for Dentists Limited, for a reported value of 107,117.50. Set to run for five years to February 2029, the contract looks to replace previous patient management software, which was no […]
Ambulance services report highlights need to be “better prepared for the emerging impacts of advancing technologies”
A report developed by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives in partnership with NHS Providers and NHS Confederation has called for the “radical re-design” of urgent and emergency care and long-term planning and highlights the need to be “better prepared for the emerging impacts of advancing technologies”. Additionally, the report […]
NICE publishes early guidance assessment for three technologies to manage symptoms of psychosis and prevent relapse in adults and young people
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published an early guidance assessment providing recommendations on health technologies to help manage symptoms of psychosis and prevent relapse in adults and young people. Three digital solutions have been included in the assessment: AVATAR Therapy, for managing auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing […]
