NHS England has issued an open invitation calling for participation in the first wave of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). Explaining the shift in culture, resource allocation and ways of working as “mission critical”, NHSE sets out the programme as a means of building on successes to date, […]
Primary Care News
Interview: Max Gattlin, commercial director X-on Health on the rapid emergence of AI in healthcare
We spoke with Max Gattlin, commercial director at X-on Health, about the use of AI technology in healthcare. We discussed the rapid emergence of AI, its value and whether patients are likely to be receptive to its implementation. We also explored current guidelines and the potential for future protocols. The […]
NHS England approves OX.DH’s primary care electronic patient record system
OX.DH, a provider of innovative healthcare technology solutions, has achieved compliance onto the NHS England Tech Innovation Framework, part of NHS reforms to increase competition and innovation in the primary care market. NHS England has now approved OX.DH’s primary care solution, OX.gp, as part of a new generation of electronic […]
NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB updates on primary care access and primary-secondary interface
Norfolk and Waveney ICB has shared key updates on primary care access recovery and the primary-secondary care interface from the region, including a 145 percent increase in the use of Pharmacy First since February 2024, and over a million logins for the NHS App in March. The ICB highlights that […]
HTN primary care region series: East of England
Primary Care Region Series: East of England Welcome to our primary care region series, where we explore the latest on digital and data in primary care from each of the seven NHS regions in turn. In this instalment, we turn our attention to the East of England region, where we […]
HTN Now panel discusses data for total triage, covering successes, challenges, learnings, and best practice
For HTN Now we held a webinar on the topic of harnessing data for total triage in primary care with an expert panel, including Ananya Datta, associate director of primary care digital delivery at South East London ICB; Asad Ashraf, GP and digital clinical lead at North East London ICB; […]
Patients Know Best single patient record launches England-wide GP record
Patients Know Best (PKB) has announced the national launch of GP data integration with its single patient record platform. The development enables every adult patient in England to store in their PKB personal health record, a copy of the data their GP has released. Following a soft release in May, […]
HTN primary care region series: Midlands
Primary Care Region Series: Midlands Welcome to our primary care region series, where we explore the latest on digital and data in primary care from each of the seven NHS regions in turn. In this instalment, we turn our attention to the Midlands region, covering digital strategy from integrated care […]
HTN primary care region series: South West
Primary Care Region Series: South West Welcome to our primary care region series, where we explore the latest on digital and data in primary care from each of the seven NHS regions in turn. In this third instalment, we turn our attention to the South West region, where we cover […]
Blüm Technologies Group acquires Nexus Digital Technologies marking strategic expansion in patient engagement and community care
Blüm Technologies Group has announced its acquisition of Nexus Digital Technologies in what it is calling a “strategic expansion in the primary engagement and community care space”. The group specialises in digital health solutions including software engineering, AI development, and regulatory support, offering assistance with digital transformation roadmaps, technical infrastructure […]
