A study published in Taylor & Francis Online explores the cultural, organisational and technical barriers, and the facilitators, to the adoption of telehealth technologies in Occupational Therapy (OT) services. The study analysed the use of a video consultation prototype that enables audio/video home assessments through a computer browser. The patient receives […]
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Trusts across Humber and North Yorkshire roll-out BadgerNet
Three NHS trusts across the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are rolling out BadgerNet, a maternity electronic patient record system. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust are introducing the system to […]
What’s happening in digital and data across North East & Yorkshire?
What’s happening in digital and data across North East & Yorkshire? Here at HTN we are pleased to share the first in our series of ICS-focused features, exploring the role of digital and data across the integrated care systems region-by-region. First up, we’re looking at what’s happening in the North […]
South East London ICB appoints new chief digital information officer
South East London Integrated Care Board has announced the appointment of their new chief digital information officer, Philippa Kirkpatrick. Described as “passionate about reducing inequalities in access to healthcare, and in ensuring healthcare is culturally sensitive and accessible to all members of our diverse population”, Philippa’s vision is “for digital […]
“Innovation designed into patient care” Clatterbridge publishes innovation strategy
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT has published its first innovation strategy, to outline how innovation is set to be designed into patient care. The three-year plan highlights how the trust will generate new ideas, introduce solutions, improve ways of working, develop a culture of innovation, support adoption, and introduce […]
“Creating a culture of innovation is key” Calls for new ophthalmology solutions in NHS Scotland
InnoScot Health has shared a call for “forward-thinking ophthalmic solutions that can help NHS Scotland to strengthen and make meaningful change in this priority area.” The ophthalmology innovation call offers a package of support for those with fresh ideas in this area, including up to £25,000 of initial funding, regulatory […]
HTN Connections launches: exploring people and connections across the health tech community
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new series, HTN Connections. Through HTN Connections, we’ll be sharing experiences, advice and inspiration from across the health tech community. Taking place online the last Thursday of every month 12:30pm – 1:30pm, we’ll focus on the people side of digital health tech, […]
UCLH pilots My Stroke Companion app to reduce stroke health inequalities
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a pilot of My Stroke Companion, a project that aims to reduce health inequalities by connecting people with personalised health information. Developed by Cognitant and co-created by UCLH, the app is being trialed with 500 patients over the next year to provide […]
How can PCNs and practices help to manage their ARRS roles more effectively?
Content by Agilio Primary Care. The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) was first launched in 2019, offering primary care networks (PCNs) a way to alleviate some of the growing pressures on their GPs and practices and be able to maintain a high standard of care for their patients. The aims […]
Dorset ICS plans integration and interoperability redesign
Dorset Integrated Care System has launched a discovery phase to review its current integration and interoperability landscape, with an aim to redesign its data architecture. The ICS is looking for the supplier market to support the review and develop a target architecture. It hopes to explore “an approach, using modern technologies […]
