The latest poll we posed to our health tech audience asked our followers about which challenge in health and care they thought should be a priority in the short-term. Over the six days that the poll was live, we have received 58 votes from participants from a wide range of […]
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£31 million funding announced for UCL’s disability innovation hub
UCL announced last week that its Global Disability Innovation Hub has successfully secured £31 million investment from UK Aid, a funding programme which is part of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The funding announced for UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub will help the programme to develop its policy […]
Government Digital Service says GOV.UK app a “programme priority” for delivery
A blog article published on the Government Data Service’s (GDS) website on 6 June revealed that it has big plans for “user experience” improvements for GOV.UK over the next few years. Some of the priories outlined include to develop a GOV.UK app, explore the introduction of emerging technologies, create additional […]
Breaking down barriers to digital access: New Zealand introduces Zero Data initiative
New Zealand has introduced a new Zero Data initiative to allow members of the public access to key health sector websites via their mobile phones, without incurring data use charges. Launched by Te Whatu Ora, an organisation that leads the day-to-day running of the health system across New Zealand, the programme […]