With the formation of Keir Starmer’s government, the Department of Health and Social Care has seen the appointment of two new ministers with responsibility for key areas of NHS transformation including the federated data platform, technology and innovation, and cyber security. Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, was appointed minister […]
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National Network for Innovation In Sport and Health aims to accelerate growth of med tech across Swansea
Swansea University, with the support of local health boards and Swansea Bay City Deal, has launched The National Network for Innovation In Sport and Health (NNIISH) as part of efforts to accelerate the growth of med tech, healthcare innovation and sport tech in the region. A key focus of the […]
Black Country ICB shares £354k opportunity for digital inequalities support service
NHS Black Country ICB has shared an opportunity worth an estimated £354,000 for a digital inequalities support service to assist the ICB in improving digital enablement across the region, with citizens supported to gain “quicker and better” access to healthcare services. The contracted service will support the ICS’s ongoing programme of […]
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals plans e-Job software
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has published a prior information notice highlighting its intention to procure a software package to support e-Job planning, medical appraisal, re-validation and 360˚ feedback management. A number of key priority areas are outlined, including the need for the software to be a […]
News in brief: MRI and machine learning research to tackle tumour diagnosis, new lab explores how tech can support the elderly, and more
It’s time for another HTN news in brief – let’s take a look at some of the health tech stories to have caught our eye recently. Research explores combination of MRI with machine learning for diagnosis of children’s brain tumours A study conducted by researchers from the University of Birmingham […]
Independent investigation to provide “raw and frank assessment” of the NHS
New health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has ordered a full independent investigation to be carried out into the state of the national health service with the aim of exposing the “extent of the issues” facing the NHS and delivering “the hard truths”. The findings of the assessment are […]
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB highlights progress on patient empowerment, engagement and inclusion
In the latest meeting of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIOS) integrated care board, CIO Kelvyn Hipperson shared an update on digital progress in the region, highlighting developments in progress around improving digital maturity, citizen engagement and patient experience. Underpinning this work, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly shares how […]
Norfolk and Waveney opens £1.17 million opportunity for children and young people’s mental health digital offer
Norfolk and Waveney ICB is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the provision of a digital offer for children and young people’s mental health, with a total value over a potential three years of £1.17 million. The ICB plans to introduce a digital offer where young people can access activities, […]
South Tyneside and Sunderland innovation report highlights progress on three-year vision
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has published its annual innovation report for 2023/24, highlighting progress made toward its three-year vision for 2023-2026. Imran Ahmed, the trust’s director of innovation, noted the strong commitment for innovation from the trust’s board, the “big success” of the trust’s Innovation Showcase Events, […]
NHS Education for Scotland sustainability strategy and action plan focus on digital first approach
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has published its climate emergency and sustainability strategy for 2024-2027 along with an action plan for delivery, including focus on a ‘digital first’ approach “both to the work of its own staff and the delivery of training”. Placing emphasis on remote learning, the strategy states […]
