Barking, Havering and Redbridge to launch new patient portal

Engage Consult in first round of assurance for NHS Notify with new features added

The UK government has awarded £12 million in funding for projects utilising innovative technologies such as AI, VR and wearable sensors in supporting people with drug addictions and reducing drug-related deaths.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals trials smart tech to reverse risks of diabetes-related nerve damage

NHS Dorset is searching for volunteers to join its Digital Public Engagement Group (DPEG), with the aim of helping to develop digital health and care services. 

NHS England shares clinical guidance for automation and functionality of patient portals

supporting clinical decisions with health IT

NHS Humber Health Partnership launches Flow project designed to evaluate and streamline patient journey

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Black Country ICB shares £354k opportunity for digital inequalities support service

GP Patient Survey 2024 offers key insights into access to GP services and patient experiences

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Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB highlights progress on patient empowerment, engagement and inclusion

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GOSH explores use of AI for Parkinson’s and deep brain stimulation for epilepsy

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has published its Digital Strategic Plan 2023-2030, focusing on five "priority areas", which are: access, infrastructure, applications, information and digital literacy.

HIMSS makes recommendations on engagement of diverse communities for system design

Planning permission granted for new digital and net zero hospital in NHS Lanarkshire's Monklands Replacement Project

Planning approval for new digital and net zero hospital in NHS Lanarkshire

VR distraction therapy at The Christie helps reduce anxiety for children undergoing radiotherapy.

The Christie exploring potential of VR to reduce anxiety for children undergoing radiotherapy

University of Manchester trials remote monitoring system for arthritis patients to submit data to EHR

Research explores behaviour change techniques for diabetes self-management mobile apps

A new digital maternity system, Badger Notes, has been unveiled by North Tees and Hartlepool and North Bristol NHS Foundation Trusts. 

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton launches maternity electronic system

AI skin cancer pilot launched in Tameside and Glossop

Essex County Council has launched a tender worth £500,000 for a digital service offer for unpaid carers.

Essex County Council launches £500k tender for digital support for unpaid carers

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has gone live with CardMedic, a communication app designed to help improve health equality and equal access to care.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust introduces CardMedic

Wigan GP utilises digital means to tackle fake medical news

Medway on map

Real-time bed management system launched at Medway Maritime Hospital said to completely change the way the hospital operates

Kettering on map

Pilot of recovery support app at Kettering General Hospital leads to 15 percent reduction in post-op calls

SBRI Healthcare has announced a new funding competition seeking "work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health".

Digital means to support engagement methods in Birmingham and Solihull psychosis study

Barts Health introduces tech to help detect deterioration

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB's Access Improvement Plan has highlighted the role of digital and technology in improving access to healthcare.

Cheshire and Merseyside ICB highlights potential of tech in empowering patients in Access Improvement Plan

NHS North Central London ICB and the Islington GP Federation are trialling an AI solution for cancer screening appointments.

North Central London ICB and Islington GP Federation pilot AI and WhatsApp solution for appointment scheduling

Parkinson's neurology brain

Leeds Teaching Hospitals pilots smartphone app for Parkinson’s management

NHS Dorset ICB has shared a case study on its partnership with ORCHA to develop its Dorset App Library for health apps and digital health products

NHS Dorset ICB App Library sees 5,400 app recommendations made

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has published a tender notice for an ophthalmology electronic medical record (EMR) solution.

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership launches website for eye health

Royal Sussex County Hospital launches Health Information Point pilot

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Panel discussion: the future of patient portals – “the decisions in design and technology implementation we take now, will critically impact the future of healthcare delivery”

Chemotherapy patients at Royal Free offered “immersive calming visuals” with VR headsets