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Ophthalmology patient video series goes live with NHSE/I

A new ophthalmology patient video series has gone live through NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I). In support of the National Outpatient Transformation and Pathway Improvement Programmes, HCI – a health information video provider – has worked with NHSE/I to produce 28 patient-facing ophthalmology information videos. The videos will be […]

Secondary Care

Two London trusts to share EPR

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, two trusts which are part of a recently formed hospital group, have announced plans to share their electronic patient record (EPR) system.The trusts have signed contracts with Cerner to provide a shared electronic patient […]

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NHS patient waiting times platform live in England

The My Planned Care platform – which provides patients with the latest waiting times for hospital appointments, treatments and procedures – is expected to be launched by NHS England today. The online resource has been developed specifically to support those waiting for elective surgeries, as HTN reported earlier this month, […]

Primary Care News

HTN Digital Primary Care agenda revealed

HTN is delighted to reveal the agenda for HTN Digital Primary Care, our one-day online conference, taking place on 2 March 2022. Join HTN and colleagues from 9:00am-3:00pm, for the free-to-attend online conference, providing practical, educational and informative sessions focused around digital solutions within primary care. The day includes talks […]

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NHS Borders launches virtual ward for Covid patients

NHS Borders has launched a new virtual ward for three types of patients with COVID-19. The Health Board has opened a trial to run to from 31 March 2022, with patients who have had a face-to-face assessment with a clinician then being referred to a virtual ward. Patients referred to […]