Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new pilot supporting care leavers in Salford, by encouraging them to get online. The pilot is now live to support 40 care leavers, containing a package of support that will include free devices through Salford Council, free data for 12 months and […]
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News in Brief: digital health training programme for NHS staff, AI test for heart disease, IBM and Genomics England partner
There’s been lots to talk about this week and here at HTN we’ve covered plenty of topics from an NHS bootcamp for US health tech innovators, to research into the impact of COVID-19 on cancer, to Barnsley Hospital’s new five-year strategy. Let’s delve into some more news from the past […]
Peppy expands Women’s Digital Health service
Peppy, a digital health platform providing workplace health support, has expanded its Women’s Digital Health Service to include more aspects of women’s health, including gynaecology, contraception, common conditions such as PCOS, and more. The launch of additional support comes in direct response to the company’s clients requesting a fuller health […]
Barnsley Hospital focus on innovative working and new technology in five-year strategy
With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering change throughout the NHS and causing a need to reset and refocus, this week Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust published its new five-year strategy to capture the trust’s new vision, and how they will seek to achieve their aims. The strategy begins by stating, ‘We […]
Artificial intelligence and infrared technology supports malaria detection
Scientists at the University of Glasgow and partner institutes, have developed a ‘fast and simple way’ to identify the ageing mosquitos which transmit malaria. The study was led by the University of Glasgow Institute of Biodiversity Animal Health and Comparative Medicine and School of Chemistry, along with the Ifakara Health […]
Feature: how is immersive technology being used in healthcare?
After years of the technology growing, health and social care providers are making use of the rise in immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). The use of immersive technologies have brought new possibilities and approaches, with use cases ranging from activities such […]
NHS bootcamp for US health tech innovators
The first International Boot Camp by the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN is set to support US healthcare providers to bring their products into the NHS market. The boot camp builds on Yorkshire & Humber AHSN’s existing programme, Propel@YH, a digital health accelerator scheme that seeks to bring inward investment into […]
HTN’s online event series dates revealed
HTN is delighted to reveal the dates for HTN Now, our online event series that engages tens of thousands of people each year. Whether you join us live or catch-up when it’s the best time for you – the event doesn’t end on the day – our journalists focus in […]
‘What Good Looks Like’ guidance for nursing published
The Transformation Directorate at NHS England has published its ‘What Good Looks Like’ (WGLL) guidance specifically to support nurse leaders accountable for digital transformation. Last September, NHSX (now the Transformation Directorate at NHS England), published its ‘What Good Looks Like’ (WGLL) framework for NHS leaders, to support organisations with advice on best […]
Exclusive: X-on acquired to support growth ambitions
Southern Communications Group has acquired X-on, a cloud-based telephony specialist that supports 1,400 GP practices. Business-to-business communications provider, Southern Communications Group (SCG), said the move will help drive a significant new phase in X-on’s growth plans. Currently 17.5 per cent of the GP practice market uses the company’s tech. Under the […]
