Seven integrated care boards in the south west have opened an opportunity highlighting their intention to commission a 24/7 text messaging support service. The aim is to offer assistance to people at times of crisis, including those who are highly anxious, depressed, in a heightened emotional state or suicidal. It […]
Tag: digital mental health
Oxford Health publishes £16 million opportunity for online mental health services framework
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has published an opportunity worth up to £16 million for an online mental health services framework, seeking to engage with suppliers on the delivery of digital mental health assessments, treatments and therapies for patients across the region. The framework is to support patients across Oxfordshire, […]
Proposed mental health plans from Birmingham and Solihull ICB highlight digital as “major vehicle for change”
Birmingham and Solihull ICB has proposed new plans for the region’s Children and Young People Mental Health Transformation Programme, outlining suggested changes to service delivery with the aim of improving access to mental health care and highlighting digital innovation as a “major vehicle for change”. Through the plan, the ICB […]
Digital mental health: plans for improved data quality, engagement challenges and attitudes, priorities in this space…
In this report on digital mental health, we explore key updates in this space over the past few months, from plans to improve data use within mental health services to how a chatbot can be utilised to support mental health referrals; and we’ll also take a look at some audience […]
Interview: James Reed, consultant forensic psychiatrist and physician executive at InterSystems on key opportunities within digital mental health
HTN recently caught up with James Reed, consultant forensic psychiatrist and physician executive at InterSystems, to chat about recent projects and key opportunities for digital transformation and technology in the mental health space. Along with his work in the NHS, James’s role at InterSystems involves working as part of the […]
SBRI Healthcare announces new funding for work-related digital innovations to support individuals with poor mental health
SBRI Healthcare has announced a new funding competition seeking “work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health”, focusing on supporting individuals to stay in work, return to work, or overcome barriers to workforce entry. With applicants able to apply for up to £200,000 per innovation for up to 12 […]
UCL partners with YouTube Health to improve access to mental health information online
University College London has launched a partnership with YouTube Health, designed to improve access and quality of mental health information on the site for young people in particular. The university reports high demand for mental health content through YouTube, heightening a “crucial” need for content to be accurate and evidence-based. […]
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust to develop framework for digital mental health services worth £35m
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust had shared a prior information notice signalling intention to create a framework for the provision of online and digital mental health assessments, treatments and therapies across the region, with an estimated value of up to £35 million. The services will cover children and young people’s […]
NHS 111 service expanded to include 24/7 single point of access for mental health support
The NHS 111 service has been expanded to include a 24/7 “full package” of mental health crisis support, offering people in crisis or concerned family members the opportunity to access support from a trained mental health professional at any time. Designed for all ages, callers selecting the mental health option […]
Essex Partnership NHS awards contract for digital psychological therapies
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for digital/remote psychological therapies to existing provider Xyla Health, reportedly based on the supplier’s performance under their original contract. Set to run to the end of March 2025, the contract is based on an activity-based charge with a maximum contract […]
