University Hospitals of Leicester has partnered with Independent Provider Pioneer Wound Healing and Lymphedema Centres to utilise virtual wards to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. It means hospital teams can upload images for assessment by Pioneer Health Consultants who can remotely access them and create a personalised prevention and treatment plan. The […]
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Chelsea and Westminster pilots AI solution for cataract patients
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has launched a “concept test” pilot of AI solution Dora to support cataract patients, which will see Dora phone patients on behalf of the department and ask them questions about their experience so far, along with being able to answer certain queries. Dora is developed by […]
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre announces role as early adopter of data professionals framework
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust has announced its role as one of the eight early adopter sites of the NHS’s new National Competency Framework (NCF) for the recruitment and development of data professionals, designed to “professionalise the data and analytics workforce within health and care and create a […]
Mid and South Essex digital action plan to deliver “excellent, connected care through being a digital-first organisation”
Having updated its digital strategy following feedback from its Digital and Data forum, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has published a “Digital strategy – in to Action” plan. It brings together its digital strategy and plans for an EPR, which form a major part of the strategy. The […]
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 […]
Bleepa: 87% reduction in referral response times at the Northern Care Alliance
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION REPORT Bleepa: 87% reduction in referral response times at the Northern Care Alliance 12 November, 2023 08:15am Independent evaluation of Bleepa demonstrates time and cost efficiencies for patients, clinicians and the wider healthcare system The safe and efficient management of patient referrals can play a key role in […]
New research and innovation strategy from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a new research and innovation strategy for 2023-2028, setting out plans for digital to play a role in helping the trust to meet environmental goals in their processes along with aims to widen access to new technologies and treatments through system working. Principles […]
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust signs 10-year EPR contract
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has signed a 10-year contract for an EPR system with System C designed to support integration with partner trust Walsall Healthcare, along with enabling integration with other services provided by the same supplier across Black Country ICS. The roll-out of the new system will involve […]
Interview: “You need people with broad experiences to lead digital agendas” William Monaghan, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NFT
Our latest interview features William Monaghan, executive chief digital information officer at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) NHS Foundation Trust. William joined us to chat about the digital projects and priorities at his trust, their emphasis on user-centred design, and his hopes for the future. Hi William, can […]
Roadmap and priorities for Greater Manchester in new digital transformation strategy
Health Innovation Manchester has published The Greater Manchester Health and Care Digital Transformation Strategy on behalf of Greater Manchester NHS and social care partners, highlighting five key ambitions to deliver integrated, coordinated care; enable efficient and productive working; empower citizens; understand and act upon population health needs; and accelerate research […]
