NHS England has shared details around the roll-out of hybrid closed loop system tech, also called the ‘artificial pancreas’; a device designed to continually monitor a person’s blood glucose and transmit the readings to a delivery system (pump), which then automatically adjusts the amount of insulin delivered to the individual. The […]
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Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICS launches digital pilot to support COPD patients in their own homes
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICS has launched a digital scheme designed to support patients with COPD in their own homes, with the Living Well with COPD pilot programme aiming to support remote monitoring of the condition alongside providing health coaching to improve education. The programme utilises remote monitoring […]
Sussex Health and Care shares update on digital progress from the past year
Sussex Health and Care has shared an update on the integrated care system’s work with digital technology, one year after the publication of their Improving Lives Together strategy which pledged to improve the use of digital technology and information to help join up services and support access to advice and […]
NHSE on developing an infrastructure strategy highlights need to support “modern, digitally enabled patient care pathways”
NHS England has published guidance for integrated care systems on developing a 10-year infrastructure strategy, stating that a “a fit for purpose estate” supports the delivery of “modern, digitally enabled patient care pathways”. The guidance highlights areas of focus for effective infrastructure planning as well as key considerations for ICSs, with […]
Completion of study exploring how technology can help monitor early stage dementia
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust has announced the completion of a multi-site study designed to test new wearable devices for the assessment of brain health and memory, with data from the study set to be shared this year. The Cumulus Neuroscience CNS0-101 study sought to explore how technology can […]
NHSE guidance on access to diagnostics on virtual wards recommends priority tests, measures and assessments
NHS England’s recently published guidance on access to diagnostics on virtual wards highlights the main requirements “for the delivery of effective virtual wards” and shares recommended priority tests, measures and assessments that “all virtual wards should consider making available to their patients”. The guidance notes that all patients on virtual wards […]
Lincolnshire Partnership launches Virtual Autism Hub with up to £100,000 in grants for autism support groups
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new Virtual Autism Hub to offer non-clinical advice, with the aim of bolstering support for autistic people and their families across Lincolnshire. The hub employs specialist autism navigators, whose role includes providing information and guidance by email, phone, video call or face-to-face […]
92 percent of GP practices in England have cloud-based telephony in place, says NHSE
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 […]
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 […]
