A trial version of the GOV.UK App has now been made available for download through the App Store and Google marketplace, allowing people to interact with government services through their smartphones. There are currently a reported 88 million visits to the GOV.UK website each month, made up of people trying […]
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HTN primary care region series: East of England
Primary Care Region Series: East of England Welcome to our primary care region series, where we explore the latest on digital and data in primary care from each of the seven NHS regions in turn. In this instalment, we turn our attention to the East of England region, where we […]
Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia Strategy, Architecture and Roadmap
The Australian Digital Health Agency has released the Health Connect Australia Strategy, Architecture and Roadmap as part of the launch of the national health information exchange project, Health Connect Australia. The overall aims of the programme look at improving access to health information between healthcare participants while also addressing the […]
Somerset NHS FT launches patient communications for transparency around use of AI and ambient voice tech
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has shared a series of communications to explain to patients how the trust is using technologies such as AI, ambient voice, virtual nursing, and generative AI. Andy Mayne, chief scientist for data, operational research and AI, shared on LinkedIn that the purpose is to educate patients […]
Northumbria Healthcare launches app to support cancer patients
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched an app to support cancer patients and their families, providing access to relevant information, guidance, and advice. The HealthZone UK app, free to download from the Google Play and Apple App Store, has been co-designed by patients, according to Mel Freedman, Macmillan personalised […]
VitalHub acquires digital software company, Induction Healthcare
UK-based health tech company, VitalHub has announced the acquisition of digital software company, Induction Healthcare. The announcement details the suppliers focus on “enhancing the patient journey from hospital to home, across the UK and beyond”, with Induction Healthcare’s patient platforms, Zesty and Attend Anywhere “playing a pivotal role in modernising […]
AI companion tool planned for NHS App
The Department of Health and Social Care has detailed functionality planned for the NHS App, designed to provide patients with more choice and control over their own care. An AI tool called “My Companion” is planned, to offer patients access to trusted health information, as well as helping them articulate […]
35 innovations to tackle brain injury awarded share of £3 million from NIHR
35 innovations aiming to tackle acquired brain injury have been awarded a share of £3 million from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) through the Invention for Innovation FAST 4 Awards. Funded projects include a new point-of-care device for the stratification and management of brain injuries, smart […]
HTN Now panel discusses data for total triage, covering successes, challenges, learnings, and best practice
For HTN Now we held a webinar on the topic of harnessing data for total triage in primary care with an expert panel, including Ananya Datta, associate director of primary care digital delivery at South East London ICB; Asad Ashraf, GP and digital clinical lead at North East London ICB; […]
GP IT system approved through NHSE’s Tech Innovation Framework
NHS England has announced the approval of a core primary care clinical IT system through its Tech Innovation Framework. Marking “the first of a new generation” of EPRs for GPs, Medicus Health has been approved with more supplies expected to be approved imminently. The suppliers in the programme are said […]
