The Digital Productivity programme from NHS England’s Transformation Directorate has shared its delivery plans going forward, along with the key areas of focus over the past year. Robot process automation (RPA) Overall, the programme aims to improve RPA capability across as many NHS services as possible by 2024. Present work […]
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NHSE Chief Commercial Officer “collaboration with suppliers is critical to delivering more value”
Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer for NHS England, has published a blog on how collaboration with suppliers is “critical to delivering more value and efficiencies for taxpayers”. Highlighting that the NHS procures over £30 billion of goods and services each year from over 80,000 suppliers, she adds that she has […]
NHS AI Lab calls for artificial intelligence proof of concept projects
A specialist artificial intelligence team, part of the NHS Transformation Directorate, has opened a call for applications to join a proof of concept programme. The NHS AI Lab Skunkworks team are seeking to develop a new round of projects where artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be applied to solve problems in […]
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 […]
NHS Wales App released in early ‘beta’ phase
A ‘beta’ version of the new NHS Wales App is being trialled this month with 1,000 people across ten GP practices. The private ‘beta’ phase has opened to test the functionality and features included in the app, ahead of a wider public launch next year. During the beta phase, Digital Health […]
NHS co-created app ShinyMind set to provide wellbeing and resilience support
NHS staff of “all levels” have been involved in co-creating an app called ShinyMind that aims to provide support with wellbeing and resilience. Originally founded by psychotherapist Rebecca Howard, ShinyMind began as a live mindset programme called ‘Your Mindset, Your Choice’ to support NHS staff. Across 12 months, this psychological development […]
National Data Guardian discusses the planned NHS federated data platform
The National Data Guardian, Dr Nicola Byrne, has shared a blog in which she discusses the planned NHS federated data platform along with the topic of public trust in data. Dr Byrne begins by highlighting how the NHS has amassed “comprehensive cradle-to-grave information about tens of millions of us, whatever […]
NHS launches online monkeypox vaccination site finder
The NHS have launched an online vaccination site finder making it more easier and more accessible for people to get their monkeypox jab by supporting people to find their nearest vaccination centre and providing help in booking an appointment. As monkeypox is caused by a similar virus to smallpox, the […]
New round of NIHR funding for Biomedical Research Centres across England
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded nearly £800 million to 20 Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) across England, to develop scientific discoveries into new treatments, tests and medical technologies to improve patient care. NHIR Biomedical Research Centres are formed by partnerships between healthcare professionals and academics […]
Digital ICS programme from NHS Providers to support ICSs with digital transformation
A development offer from NHS Providers has been launched to support integrated care system (ICS) leaders “seize the digital opportunity and deliver their system ambitions”. The Digital ICS programme builds upon the existing Digital Board programme from NHS Providers. It is delivered in partnership with the NHS Confederation and Public […]
