The UK Government has announced an investment of £20 million into new research for technology and treatments to support weight loss. With obesity estimated to cost the NHS £6 billion annually, a figure set to rise to over £9.7 billion each year by 2050, the new investment is expected to […]
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Microsoft develops adaptable computer accessories for people with disabilities
Microsoft has developed a range of adaptive accessories designed to support people with disabilities in using computers with more ease and efficiency. The products were envisioned by John Hermes, an industrial designer at Microsoft, who brought the idea for an adaptable mouse to Microsoft’s annual innovation event for employees after […]
HTN Now: NHS Arden and GEM CSU on why cyber security is everyone’s responsibility
At a recent edition of HTN Now we were joined by Tej Gudka, Head of Cyber Security at NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (CSU), for a discussion on the importance of cyber security. To begin, Tej offered context around importance of cyber security by examining recent news headlines […]
NHS Digital Staff Passport alpha reassessment meets service standards
The government’s Central Digital and Data Office has released a report on the alpha reassessment of the NHS Digital Staff Passport. The purpose of the passport is to enable staff to carry a verified portfolio of their digital credentials for skills, training, abilities and employment checks, enabling them to move […]
Special report: solutions and case studies supporting digital social care
Last week, new Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay announced the launch of a new £500 million Adult Social Care Discharge Fund, which will aim to support integrated care boards and local authorities to improve capacity. HTN covered the aspects of Barclay’s speech related to digital healthcare here. Following that […]
NHS England calls for evidence for recruitment and retention of digital, data and technology staff
The Transformation Directorate at NHS England has opened a call for evidence for recruitment and retention of digital, data and technology staff in the NHS. Through an online survey the digital transformation unit aims to explore what good practice looks like and understand the challenges that exist in attracting, recruiting […]
Funding awarded to support innovations that narrow inequalities in maternity care
£900,000 in funding has been awarded to ten innovation projects to help narrow inequalities in maternity care. SBRI Healthcare, an Accelerated Access Collaborative initiative, has awarded the funding to innovations including AI to help diagnose perinatal PTSD, a digital product to support breastfeeding and early parenthood, a platform to support […]
Graham Walsh, Medical Director at Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network
Welcome back to our podcast HTN Let’s Talk! In this episode we interview Graham Walsh, Medical Director at Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network. We discuss his current role, his previous experience at Calderdale and Huddersfield, challenges he has faced, what success for digital looks like, and much more. […]
Leeds Children’s Hospital introduces paediatric diagnostic imaging tools
Leeds Children’s Hospital has opted to install an Ultimax-i multi-directional C-arm from Canon Medical Systems UK to support the precision of paediatric fluoroscopy examinations. “The Ultimax-i is a valuable new addition to our range of diagnostic imaging tools serving patient referrals from across Yorkshire,” said Emily Keyte, Radiology Team Manager for […]
HTN Now: Barnsley Hospital on implementing EPMA
At HTN Now: November, we were joined by a team from CareFlow Medicines Management (CMM) and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust consisting of CMM’s Head of Programme Helen Mutton and Barnsley NHS FT’s Deputy Director of IT Richard Billam and Clinical Digital Lead Bethany Pearson. Starting off the session, Helen […]
