The National Institute for Health and Care Research has granted £42 million to the development of 14 new centres in England to drive health tech research, with the aim of working with businesses to support development of medical devices, diagnostics and technologies for use in hospitals, general practice, the community, […]
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Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust appoints new CDIO
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced that the new post of chief digital information officer will replace its director of digital position, with Dr Jason Bincalar to join the trust from January 2024. The trust says that the creation of this leadership post “reflects the significance […]
Digital inclusion programme launched in Rotherham
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has announced the launch of a new programme of digital support, which will help to promote digital inclusion for residents across the borough. The project – a collaboration between the council, NHS, RotherFed, Voluntary Action Rotherham, RNN Colleges, Age UK Rotherham and Barnardo’s – has seen […]
Panel discussion: patient engagement and communication “It’s about designing for usability, and easy user experience”
For our latest panel discussion, on the topic of patient engagement and communication, we welcomed a group of healthcare professionals including Dr Penny Kechagioglou, chief clinical information officer and deputy chief medical officer at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Dr A Raj Kumar, GP, deputy chief medical information officer at […]
NHSE begins national roll-out of Paediatric Early Warning System
NHS England has announced the national roll-out of the Paediatric Early Warning System process following a three-year pilot across 15 sites, as the result of collaboration between NHSE, the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health, and the Royal College of Nursing. With many hospitals using systems already for paediatric […]
MHRA announces ‘regulatory sandbox for AI developers’ will officially launch April 2024
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that it is progressing with a new “regulatory sandbox”, AI-Airlock, a partnership between government, regulators and industry “which will see advanced AI technology used in NHS settings safely ahead of regulatory approval”, in order to allow NHS patients to benefit […]
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS’s insight report highlights digital in delivery access and data in promoting capacity
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire integrated care system has published its insight report with the aim of providing the integrated care partnership with a summary of activities and findings from work across the ICS, with key findings highlighting the role of digital in delivering access, data in promoting capacity planning, and new technology […]
Devon Partnership NHS Trust goes live with EPR
The Devon Partnership NHS Trust has gone live with TPP’s SystmOne Mental Health electronic patient record system. The mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services provider joins local organisations Torbay & South Devon NHS Trust, NHS Devon ICB and Livewell Southwest, who use the system, with Children and Family Health Devon expected to […]
Journal explores efficacy of iCBT in reducing depressive symptoms for patients with MS
A recent study published in The Lancet explores an internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy programme aiming to reduce depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis, with the research team concluding that this “remote access, scalable intervention increases the therapeutic options in this patient group and could help to overcome treatment barriers”. […]
Sustainable healthcare recycling and waste management framework highlights how tech can support net zero
NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) has launched a new framework on sustainable healthcare recycling and waste management, highlighting the role of tech in helping the NHS to meet net zero. The Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management framework, created in collaboration with trusts including Barts Health, Greater Manchester Mental Health, […]
