Virti a virtual and augmented reality company specialising in medical training has been selected to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme. The platform uses virtual and augmented reality combined with artificial intelligence to transport users into realistic, hard-to-access environments and safely assesses them under pressure to reduce anxiety and improve human […]
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NHS X: Industry Reaction
The government recently announced a newly formed organisation NHSX to oversee digital, data and technology. The new unit will effectively take a position above NHS Digital, who is believed will continue with its current remit. We asked industry leaders for their comment and reaction to the newly formed organisation. Contributors […]
The NHSX unit, what do we know and what does it mean?
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock is setting up an NHSX unit. It’s hardly the first attempt to set up a central body to sort out IT policy and approach. So will it fly, or founder on the launch pad? Lyn Whitfield, Highland Marketing’s strategy and content director, considers […]
Salford launches NHS Global Digital Exemplar blueprint
Digital blueprints have been made available to hospitals as part of the Global Digital Exemplar programme. Salford Royal has released the blueprint here > to provide toolkits to allow any NHS hospital to implement improvements quicker and transform care for both patients and staff. The Trust’s digital assessment tool to detect delirium […]
Digital transformation examples supporting the NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS Long Term Plan, published recently, includes a chapter solely on digital technology which details aims for the coming years. It states that, in 10 years’ time, the “NHS [in England] will offer a ‘digital first’ option for most, allowing for longer and richer face-to-face consultations with clinicians where […]
NHSX unit launched to oversee digital
The government has announced a newly formed organisation NHSX to oversee digital, data and technology. The new unit will effectively take a position above NHS Digital, who is believed will continue with its current remit. NHSX will take forward digital transformation in the NHS, allowing patients and staff to benefit […]
Interview Series: NHS Test Bed Partnership at Chelsea and Westminster
In our latest interview we asked the NHS Test Bed Partnership at Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust some questions on how they are managing unscheduled care. The NHS Test Bed Programme brings NHS organisations and industry partners together to test combinations of digital technologies with pathway redesign in real-world settings. […]
Matt Hancock: email must replace paper in the NHS
Matt Hancock during a speech at an NHS England conference has outlined an ambition for healthcare staff to email patients directly with information on appointments to reduce delays, boost cyber security and cut wastage. In the speech Hancock said “Email is as secure and cheaper than communicating through paper and fax […]
Video consultations a success at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is offering video consultations for cardiology patients providing advice to patients following a successful pilot. The service is supported by Q doctor who is delivering the platform for the new video consultation service. Following a three month pilot the Trust said the pilot is receiving […]
Pilot launches to develop NHS Login services
NHS Digital has launched a pilot to support partner services connect and use NHS login. The pilot process is taking place with 5 selected organisations and they will help NHS Digital ensure that NHS login can support future demand and enable a simple, single and consistent way for individuals to prove who […]
