Scotland’s COVID-19 contact tracing app launched yesterday on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Since going live the app has been downloaded by 600,000 people as part of Test and Protect measures in Scotland. It uses Apple/Google technology similar to the app being trialled on the Isle of Wight, in Newham, […]
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COVID-19 modelling and demand predictions report published
A new report has been published to explore a second wave of COVID-19 cases and potential response strategies for NHS trusts. Using advanced analytics and data modelling, the report highlights some important areas of consideration to support response planning and modelling in readiness for a potential second wave. The report […]
Interview Series: David Probert, Chief Executive, Moorfields Eye Hospital
The latest in our Interview Series we speak with David Probert, CEO of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS FT. We talk about the role of technology during the pandemic, innovations to their service, maintaining staff wellbeing and morale, and plans for a recovery phase. What did Moorfields learn during Covid-19? Some […]
New Government funding initiative for cyber security
The Government has today announced a new £500,000 funding initiative to invite suppliers to apply for funding to improve cyber security. Small and medium-sized businesses, such as medical suppliers and primary care providers, can now apply for funding, which includes software and consultancy. The Government said the funding comes after the […]
Hyland acquires Alfresco
Hyland, an information management company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfresco, a content services platform and solutions provider. The move comes a month after the company announced the acquisition of Another Monday, a Germany-based robotic process automation (RPA) software developer. Hyland said the transaction is expected to close in […]
Interview Series: Tim Quainton, Managing Director, Silverlink Software
HTN speaks to Tim Quainton, Managing Director of Silverlink Software about how Covid-19 has changed the healthcare space and his biggest achievements over the last few months. Tell me about your organisation. Silverlink Software is an independently owned software company based in Newcastle, specialising in the delivery of a […]
Newham Hospital introduces new blood pressure app for pregnant women
A new blood pressure app has been introduced at Newham Hospital to help reduce the number of hospital visits for pregnant women. The app, BPm-Health (Blood Pressure management system-Health), by Sensyne Health, has been introduced for women who are at high risk of high blood pressure. It means they can […]
27 early stage AI concepts and prototypes join NHS AI Lab
27 ‘phase 1 and 2’ AI projects have joined the NHS AI Lab through its AI in Health and Care Award programme. Phase 1 of the programme intends to support early stage concepts and prototypes with up to £150,000 in funding over 6-12 months. Phase 2 is aimed to develop […]
Kettering General goes live with patient flow system
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the first to go live with a new patient flow system using System C’s Patient Flow software. Following a successful pilot on two COVID-19 wards, the solution is being rolled-out across the hospital to provide an instant view of capacity and patient flow. […]
5 AI suppliers join NHS AI Lab for testing and evaluation
5 health tech suppliers have been named as part of phase 3 of the AI in Health and Care Award programme, part of the NHS AI Lab. Phase 3 aims to support real-world testing in health and social care settings to develop evidence to support further adoption. 42 suppliers were announced today […]
