NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB has announced its inclusion in the second year of the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Innovation Sites (InSites) programme, designed to bring together NHS provider organisations to test innovative ways of patient care and evaluate them in real-world settings. Through the programme, the ICB seeks to explore […]
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Feature: overcoming the implementation challenges of the data security and protection toolkit
Content by Naq. With the upcoming deadline for this year’s Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) on the 30 June, many NHS providers are now facing a three-month window to ensure their compliance with Version 6 of this crucial NHS requirement. The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is […]
NHSE shares update on metrics for urgent and emergency care capital incentive scheme
A letter to integrated care boards, NHS acute trusts and regional directors sets out information on the expanded urgent and emergency care capital incentive scheme, with details on how submitted data and metrics could see organisations rewarded for improvements they make to the timeliness of patient care. Penned by NHS England’s […]
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust opens early engagement for digital tech for clinical management of low back pain
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has published an open early engagement notice for the procurement of digital tech for the clinical management of lower back pain, seeking ideas and applications from providers under the Crown Commercial Service RM6200 Artificial Intelligence DPS. With a closing date of 8 April 2024, the […]
Interview: “It’s about opening up opportunities to get to the grassroots and bring people on that journey with us” Sarah Hanbridge, CCIO at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
For a recent interview, we spoke to Sarah Hanbridge, chief clinical information officer for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, about some of her recent projects, plans and priorities for moving forward with digital in 2024 and beyond. Starting out with an introduction to her […]
Birmingham and Solihull ICS strategy highlights central role of data in service design
Birmingham and Solihull ICS’s 10-year strategy highlights the key role of data in tackling inequalities, identifying opportunities for intervention, and enhancing understanding of areas of shared priority. The strategy looks to the better use of data and analysis as a means of achieving shared objectives such as delivering on integration, […]
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare pilots VR tech to support staff wellbeing
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is running a pilot project that sees virtual reality technology used to support staff wellbeing, in partnership with Phase Space VR. The initial focus of the pilot project centres around staff from the psychiatric intensive care unit, with VR headsets used to allow staff […]
Feature: adding intelligence to data capture
By Robbie Trower, healthcare sector specialist and channel sales manager at Kodak Alaris. The pandemic has resulted in a sea change to the way the NHS delivers its services. Digital transformation (DX) is transforming operational efficiency, and digital information is increasingly driving service delivery – from statistical analysis, all the […]
Study explores potential for 999 calls to be “video live streamed” to aid response decision-making
A study led by the University of Surrey and funded by the NIHR has looked at the potential for technology to enable “video live streaming” of trauma incidents, with the aim of helping to support decision-making from the emergency services around response. Enabled by 999 callers’ smartphones, the study explored […]
Novari: Supporting the UK government’s ambitious spring budget productivity plans and reducing NHS waiting times
Content by Novari Health As the UK government announces a significant investment in the NHS productivity plan, Novari Health, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, is proud to highlight how its innovative Access to Care Platform™ can play a pivotal role in driving down wait times and enhancing NHS productivity […]
