Here at HTN we run a regular series of online events called HTN Now, through which we share webinars, features, thought leadership and more across a variety of health tech topics. For the remaining weeks of 2022 we have three events left that are open to all to attend, focusing […]
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New and improved successor to the Summary Care Record application launching
The “new and improved” successor to the Summary Care Record application is launching in the form of the National Care Records Service (NCRS), designed to provide secure access to national patient information in order to support decision making and healthcare outcomes. The NCRS is available for all authorised health and […]
£40.2 million funding to support digital mental health
£40.2 million in funding to support research into mental health to develop and introduce digital technologies has been announced today by the government. It comes as part of plans for the government to take a ‘taskforce approach’ to tackle four challenges, to cover obesity, cancer, mental health and addiction. For […]
Health Data Research UK funding for data groups to support winter pressures
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have launched a call for three-month projects that can address prioritised research questions, inform policy and support a national response. The funding call aims to address a series of questions to understand citizens at risk this winer, […]
£20 million investment into new technologies and treatments for obesity
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 […]
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 […]
