Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has launched a communication campaign to share a collection of videos encouraging patients to help ease winter pressures by using the trust’s walk-in centre or urgent treatment centre for non-emergency cases. There are five videos, covering topics such as when to visit the walk-in centre […]
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George Eliot Hospital introduces digital interpretation service to maternity department
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is now using a digital interpretation service known as Wordskii-on-Wheels (WoW) to help remove language barriers, reduce health inequalities and improve accessibility within their maternity department. Donated by the League of Friends, WoW is a portable device that provides “on-demand telephone and video calls” whenever […]
Chatbot utilised for 30 percent of Talking Therapies referrals at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership
In the year since its initial introduction, an AI-powered digital referral assistant (chatbot) has been utilised for 30 percent of Talking Therapies referrals for anxiety and depression at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. The chatbot engages in conversation with individuals to capture referral information which is then automatically added […]
NHS England updates guidance on patient initiated follow-up
NHS England’s latest guidance on patient initiated follow-up has highlighted the role of the NHS App and digital tools in enabling patient choice, aiming to reduce operational barriers, promote consistency, and support providers in “embedding PIFU as part of routine clinical practice”. In a foreword, Stella Vig, elective recovery national […]
Apple receives FDA clearance for hypertension risk monitoring feature
Apple has received US FDA clearance for their new remote hypertension risk monitoring feature, set to be released on the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, 11, as well as the Ultra 2 and 3 models in over 150 countries. The feature reportedly uses the optical heart sensor included with Apple […]
Sheffield Children’s NHS explores market for digital provider of children’s mental health services
Sheffield Children’s NHS FT has opened a market engagement exercise with the intention to explore the options available for supplying online mental health services for children. The trust is now welcoming input on the draft specification for an external, digital provider of children’s mental health services, with the aim to […]
Mid and South Essex NHS opens market engagement for digital-first patient communications solution
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has issued a preliminary market engagement notice indicating its intent to explore options for transforming paper-based patient communications through introducing a digital-first approach. The trust is seeking early engagement with suppliers who can offer modern and integrated solutions to help deliver this approach, […]
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals looks to pilot digital MSK treatment platform
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to trial the use of a digital platform as an alternative to face-to-face services, for the treatment of MSK patients. The trust is aiming to procure a digital solution to support health management for patients with spinal and peripheral MSK conditions, […]
£42 million planned for NHS digital weight management programme procurement
NHS England has announced plans to re-procure its national digital weight management programme, with a value of up to £42 million across three service levels. The service, aimed at supporting adults living with obesity, will provide digital support for self-management, online coaching, and targeted support offerings to reach those who “do not routinely […]
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust introduces new hearing technology for adults and children
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has introduced new hearing technology for adults and children with hearing loss across the region, to help encourage consistent use of hearing aids. The audiology team is now offering two different hearing solutions developed by Cochlear, including the Baha® 7 Sound Processor and Baha® SoundBand™. […]
