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HTN Newsletter September

In September we were delighted to announce the HTN Awards 2018 Shortlist! After an overwhelming number of entries our judges whittled them down to a select few. Thank you to everyone who entered and we hope you enjoy reading a summary page of entries that made the shortlist here. We […]

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Miiskin first app to be Dermatologically Endorsed by Skin Health Alliance

Miiskin a skin checking app has become the first app to receive independent dermatological accreditation from the Skin Health Alliance. The Skin Health Alliance awards professional dermatological accreditation to products and services to help consumers feel confident in their choices by reassuring them that products and services have been independently verified as skin […]

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Matt Hancock announces ambition to map 5 million genomes

The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced an ambition to sequence 5 million genomes in the UK over the next 5 years. Where relevant, patients will be asked to give consent for their genome data to be securely analysed by approved researchers, who will develop new tests and treatments for […]

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Winning projects selected for share of £17m

Winning projects have today been announced that will collectively receive over £17 million funding following a government competition to support health tech. A GPS app to track where porters and available beds are in hospitals, 3D printing technology for tablets and smartphone apps to monitor and improve treatment of long-term […]

Primary Care News

Leeds goes live with GP Connect

GP practices and clinical staff in Leeds can share and view authorised information and data between IT systems, quickly and efficiently, using GP Connect. GP Connect is an NHS Digital led programme, connecting health and care data and supporting clinical staff by making medical information held within the patient’s GP […]

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Next generation of high-growth health SMEs unveiled

Five NHS digital health accelerators launch across England this month, as part of the largest push yet to rapidly increase the speed of digital health products take up in the NHS. Following a highly competitive process, 34 companies have been selected as some of the highest potential and best-placed to […]