DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 additions to be made to the Accelerator programme in 2023/24, with SMEs delivering artificial intelligence robotics, apps, remote monitoring solutions and more making the cut. The selected SMEs have “digital solutions or services that have the highest potential to meet London’s NHS and social […]
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UK and Australian consultancy to complete health information management governance strategy for Saudi Arabia
Beamtree, a UK and Australia-based service provider, led by Tim Kelsey former director at NHS England, has been awarded a contract to complete the health information management governance strategy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in conjunction with its partner Lean. The strategy, which will be developed over the […]
Digital in the fight against cancer: Cancer Strategy for Scotland 2023-2033
The Scottish Government has published its ‘Cancer Strategy for Scotland 2023-2033’ which includes key points and implications for the use of digital in the fight against cancer. The strategic intent is “to improve cancer survival and provide excellent, equitably accessible care”. The strategy also outlines a 10-year vision where “more […]
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 […]
New Discharge to Assess app launched to streamline discharge process in Leeds
A new Discharge to Assess (D2A) app designed to streamline the discharge process for patients in a healthcare setting, has been announced by Leonardo Tantari, chief digital information officer at NHS West Yorkshire ICB and Leeds City Council. Described by Tantari as “mobile ready for front-line workers”, the app is currently […]
Studies explore impact of wearable devices in health tech
In this article we explore three research studies involving wearable devices, and their roles in supporting patients, research, population health initiatives and the potential clinical benefits. The studies focus on the use of a wearable device for understanding brain function in a more naturalistic setting, population health learnings from diagnostics […]
News in brief: Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system in Somerset, innovative decontamination equipment in Leeds, remote monitoring in Lancashire, and more
Here’s a brief overview of some of the stories within the health tech community that have caught our eye. £1.5million Da Vinci Xi surgical robotic system to be introduced in Somerset Musgrove Park and Yeovil Hospitals, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, have already begun training surgeons on the use […]
Greater Manchester innovation accelerator secures investment
Health and care partners in Greater Manchester have collaborated with industry and academia to secure a multi-million pound health innovation accelerator, which aims to rapidly improve the treatment and diagnosis of diseases across the 2.8m GM population. The government has invested £100 million to boost three high-potential innovation clusters in […]
Virtual wards and remote monitoring tech added to Spark DPS
The Spark Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), run by the Crown Commercial Service, has been enhanced to include procurement of virtual wards and remote patient monitoring technology. With support from NHS England, four new areas have been added to the framework, to cover virtual wards, continuous monitoring support, long term condition (remote […]
CQC outlines registration requirements for online orthodontic providers
The Care Quality Commission (the CQC) has released details of its registration requirements for providers of ‘direct-to-consumer’ orthodontic treatment, also referred to as online or remote orthodontics. Concentrating on these virtual dental services, the CQC said it wanted to “clarify the registration requirements for this type of care”. The reason […]
