NHS England and Improvement and NHSX have teamed up with tech giants to consolidate key data sets to inform COVID-19 decision making. The group is to develop a data platform and dashboard that will provide organisations with secure, reliable and timely data to make informed, effective decisions. The data will […]
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Text messaging service launched for people with symptoms of COVID-19
NHSX, NHS Digital and the NHS Business Services Authority have developed and launched a new messaging service to support those at home suffering with suspected Coronavirus symptoms. For those who access NHS 111 online and complete a short assessment will be sent daily SMS messages to check how people are […]
AccuRx rolls-out video tool to 25 trusts and thousands of GPs in weeks
On 10th March we reported that AccuRx launched a video consultation tool for GP practices and trusts, following developing the solution over the weekend. The company has now delivered the solution to 25 trusts, with 130 different hospitals testing the solution. Accelerating digital transformation, it has led to over 100,000 […]
My Possible Self now free to support mental health
My Possible Self the clinically proven mental health app is now available for free to support many during the Coronavirus crisis. The app provides proven content to reduce symptoms of low mood, anxiety and stress in 8 weeks and is now available for free to support the nation during this challenging time. […]
Hancock and Johnson test positive for COVID-19
Matt Hancock in the past few minutes has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19, following a recent test. It follows today the news that Boris Johnson has also tested positive. Both said their symptoms are mild. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care was advised to take […]
Health Tech Heroes announced
Last night there was an emotional tribute with people around the UK taking part in a “Clap for Carers” act to say thank you to the NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. During the week millions have also taken to social media to say thank you and hundreds […]
Webinar Summary: Lawful and secure patient data sharing
Yesterday through a live webinar, Michael Abtar, CEO of IG Smart Ltd delivered an insightful presentation focusing on lawful and secure patient data sharing. IG Smart is a data protection and privacy consultancy with extensive experience of working with healthcare and healthcare technology clients. Their services include helping clients with GDPR, […]
Online consultation tools now centrally funded
11 online video tools have been approved as part of the emergency framework to support GP practices to deliver online consultations. There are two frameworks that provide the tools, available through the new emergency Dynamic Purchase framework launched last week and the GP IT Futures framework. NHSX also confirmed this week that […]
NHS England works with GoodSam app to recruit volunteers
NHS England is working with the GoodSam app to recruit hundreds of thousands of volunteers, with the latest volunteer target set to 1.4 million. GoodSAM is the platform powering the on boarding and deployment of the volunteers for the NHS during the Coronavirus crisis. To sign up, please visit: http://goodsamapp.org/NHS […]
Feature Part Two: How tech is supporting the COVID-19 crisis
As part of our continued coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, in this part two feature we take a look at some of the innovative health tech companies that are supporting the NHS, patients and staff alike in the current crisis. In this feature series supported by Highland Marketing, we hear […]
