University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has shared insight into how the trust is utilising artificial intelligence with the aim of improving patient experience, with focus on a collaborative project designed to reduce the number of missed appointments. UHCW’s CEO Professor Andy Hardy spoke at an IBM event to share […]
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Mid & South Essex ICB seeks integrated community dermatology service including teledermatology
NHS Mid & South Essex ICB is looking to appoint a provider for an integrated community dermatology service, to include teledermatology and support improvements by helping ensure that patients are seen by the right person at the right time, on the correct pathway. The service aims to introduce a single […]
Cheshire and Merseyside ICS deploys Cynerio’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform across 17 trusts
Cheshire and Merseyside ICS has selected Cynerio’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform for implementation at all 17 trusts within its footprint as part of the ICS investing in defences to better protect patient data, minimise vulnerabilities and reduce disruptions to care. Cynerio’s platform is designed to protect healthcare environments against threats to […]
Digital strategy from Leeds Teaching Hospitals: “proactive” digital service, empowered workforce, innovation culture and more
Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust has published its IT Strategy for 2024 – 2028, with digital emphasised as a key enabler for efficiency, service improvement and innovation, with a need to deliver a digital service offering tech that is secure and easy to use; and features up-to-date and accurate […]
Plans for new laws to allow patient records to be made available across all trusts, GP surgeries and ambulance services in England
The Department of Health and Social Care has shared plans to create a “more modern” NHS in which patients have increased ownership over their own medical history, announcing an intention for a single patient record which will bring patient health information, test results and letters together in one place through […]
Department of Health and Social Care launches open call for feedback on the NHS
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched an open call for comment asking for feedback on the health service and sharing intention to “have the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS”. The call is open to all including members of the public, healthcare professionals and […]
Two new reviews launched to examine patient safety, quality and governance within the health system
The UK government has shared plans for two reviews exploring patient safety within the health system, examining firstly the roles and remits within six organisations overseen by the Department of Health and Social Care with a “significant” impact on patient safety, with a view to making recommendations on whether a different […]
£12 million government funding awarded to AI, VR and wearable tech pilots utilising innovations to reduce drug-related deaths
The UK government has awarded £12 million in funding for projects utilising innovative technologies such as AI, VR and wearable sensors in supporting people with drug addictions and reducing drug-related deaths. Projects receiving funding include a remote monitoring platform capable of detecting respiratory issues related to opioid overdose, featuring a […]
London Borough of Enfield to procure prevention and early intervention services worth £14m
The London Borough of Enfield has published a tender notice worth an estimated £13,605,228 over a nine-year period, highlighting intention to appoint up to five providers to deliver prevention and early intervention services. The aim is to support Enfield residents to access information and support independence, with the service split […]
Report into CQC effectiveness highlights challenges around provider platform, regulatory platform and data quality
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a report examining the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), led by North West London ICB’s chair Dr Penny Dash. A particular aim of the report was to explore whether CQC’s regulations and processes are deemed fit for an […]
