In 2021 the NHS Transformation Directorate initiated the first national electronic patient record (EPR) usability survey, to gather a complete view of how effectively clinical IT systems are supporting frontline healthcare professionals across the NHS. The NHS partnered with Ethical Healthcare Consulting and KLAS Research to conduct the survey. The […]
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GP Data for Planning and Research programme “the jargon has to stop when we talk about data”
NHS Digital has released an update on the GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) programme, publishing findings from its ‘listening report’, ahead of moving onto an engagement phase of developing ‘an effective communications campaign’. The listening report highlights that “it is crucial that patients and the public understand how […]
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt selects EPR
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT has signed a 10-year deal to implement an electronic patient record (EPR) system. Supported by funding from the NHS Digital Aspirant programme, the EPR from System C will be rolled-out as part of the trust’s putting digital at the forefront […]
South East London ICS signs deal for workforce tech to support staffing
A South East London Integrated Care System, Our Healthier South East London, has signed a two-year deal to deliver workforce technology across the area. 200 GP practices and 58 extended hub sites will be connected using Lantum’s platform to support workforce scheduling and staffing. The company said the single platform will […]
Join us 18-20 July for HTN Festival
Next week we host the very first HTN Festival, a free online event open to everyone, where you can participate live during the event or at any point afterwards. Taking place 18-20 July, HTN and colleagues will cover a variety of health tech related topics, to lead and progress the […]
Association of Optometrists publishes five-year strategy in response to reforms and new tech
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has published its new five-year strategy, responding to the “profound changes” in UK eye care driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. With “proposed health reforms and new technology set to transform the way eye care services are commissioned and delivered”, the strategy begins by noting that […]
Cancer Research UK publishes new data research strategy
Cancer Research UK has published a new research data strategy which aims to “build the foundations of a thriving data science community with the support, trust and involvement of patients and the public, and unimpeded by issues of data access, quality [and] linkage.” “The whole driving force of this strategy […]
Royal Devon University Healthcare live with EPR
On Saturday 9 July, the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS FT went live with their new electronic patient record across its Northern Devon sites. In 2020 the trust’s eastern services went live with the Epic electronic patient record system, under the name MY CARE, and now all sites across the trust […]
Durham County Council social care data connects to regional health information exchange
Social care information from Durham County Council has now been made available through the health information exchange across the North East and North Cumbria. Adult social care staff can now share selected information about a person they are supporting, such as key medical and care history and details about any equipment or […]
Cancer Research UK joins UK Health Data Research Alliance to support innovation against cancer
Cancer Research UK has joined the UK Health Data Research Alliance to support research and innovation in the discovery, prevention, detection and treatment of cancer through use of health data. 70 health and research organisations make up the UK Health Data Research Alliance, working together to create consistent standards, create […]
