Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a collection of virtual access guides through the information platform, AccessAble, providing patients with support on routes and facilities within Bradford Royal Infirmary. Using 360-degree virtual imagery, the system allows users to “explore hospital departments and wards in advance” through an interactive […]
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NHS shares study into AI-driven, 3D heart scan technology
NHS England has published data on the use of the AI-driven, 3D heart scan technology, Heartflow, demonstrating its impact across 56 different NHS hospitals in England when diagnosing and supporting patients with suspected heart disease. According to a recent study, over 24,300 patients have benefited from the use of this […]
Central London Community Healthcare reports 95.8 percent of patients prefer using their virtual hospital system
A recent evaluation of the Hospital at Home approach has revealed that 95.8 percent of patients cared for by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust’s Virtual Hospital, prefer using virtual hospital models. Conducted by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, the study shares a […]
Leeds Teaching Hospitals signs data partnership to accelerate development of new therapies and improve patient outcomes
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Arcturis, becoming part of Arcturis’ Real-World Data Network, a network providing real-time access to “diverse and enriched” health data representative of the UK population. The network, approved by the Health Research Authority, brings together anonymised data including medications, […]
MHRA regulations enter into force requiring manufacturers to “actively monitor” safety and performance of medical devices
Regulations from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have entered into force, requiring manufacturers to “actively monitor” the safety and performance of medical devices once on the market. The post-market surveillance regulations have been designed to help identify potential safety issues earlier and to enable faster responses to […]
Feature: ADHD Select: Supporting the NHS to reduce ADHD backlogs and improve access
With the ADHD diagnosis and treatment backlog continuing to escalate, ADHD Select is providing NHS organisations with a clinically governed, technology-enabled model to help address one of the most pressing challenges in neurodevelopmental care. ADHD Select is a digital-first, CQC-Outstanding rated end-to-end care model designed to reduce wait times and […]
East Cheshire and Mid Cheshire trusts go live with EPR
East Cheshire NHS Trust and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched the MEDITECH EPR, from 14 June the organisations started their transition to the EPR. Danny Roberts, CIO at East Cheshire NHS Trust, took to LinkedIn to welcome the news, commenting: “Our patients will soon be able to […]
HTN ICS digital and data region series: East of England
Digital and data across ICS regions: East of England For this instalment of HTN’s feature series exploring the digital and data landscape across regions, we’re headed across to the East of England, to take a look at current digital strategies, insights, and snapshots from the past year. We’ll also hear […]
Government publishes frameworks and risks toolkit for the implementation of generative AI
The government has published a series of human-centred frameworks alongside a practical toolkit for the safe implementation of generative AI, featuring nine tips for leaders that are “critical to success”. Based on three stages of adopt, sustain, and optimise; the recommended approach is informed by the deployment of a generative […]
Feature: With 10 days to summer, NHS transformation heats up with £30bn – the conversation continues 26 June at the NHS Strategy Summit
Just as the summer countdown hits single digits, the political and health policy temperature is rising. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and NHS England CEO Sir Jim Mackey just spiced up the midweek with a policy showcase that signals a bold new era for health system transformation. The headline act? A seismic […]
