A large-scale public engagement report commissioned by NHSE on building and maintaining public trust in data use across health and care has been published, focusing on the approach to creating a single patient record and the secondary use of GP data. It noted “relief” and “enthusiasm” from participants around not […]
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Welsh Government seeking supplier to deliver Digital Inclusion Wales programme
The Welsh Government has published a prior information notice ahead of a procurement for a supplier who can deliver on the Digital Inclusion Wales contract, in an effort to reduce barriers to access to digital devices and online services. The contract will reportedly focus on delivering a national bilingual programme […]
Health secretary announces £120 million in funding to reduce waiting times in Wales
Wales has launched a £120 million package to fund the reduction of long wait times and the size of waiting lists in the NHS by 200,000, according to an announcement made by health secretary, Jeremy Miles. “Tackling waiting times is our number one priority,” the health secretary said, having outlined […]
Humber Health Partnership launches free pelvic health app
The Humber Health Partnership has launched a free app to support women experiencing pelvic health problems during and after pregnancy. Residents can register for and download the “Squeezy” app directly from the partnership’s website, to access support with pelvic floor muscle exercises and advice. On the launch Humber Health highlights […]
Moorfields Eye Hospital reports 97 percent uplift in patient satisfaction due to digital cataract service
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has noted how the introduction of their digital cataract service has helped to “improve efficiency and increase patient satisfaction” through the use of video consultations and the digitising of non-surgical processes. The trust’s recent evaluation assessed the treatment of 403 patients, with findings indicating […]
Bradford Teaching Hospitals introduces virtual access guides
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a collection of virtual access guides through the information platform, AccessAble, providing patients with support on routes and facilities within Bradford Royal Infirmary. Using 360-degree virtual imagery, the system allows users to “explore hospital departments and wards in advance” through an interactive […]
NHS England opens potential opportunity for re-procurement of the NHS digital weight management programme
NHS England has published a potential opportunity for the re-procurement of the NHS digital weight management programme, with the aim to offer a national service to patients with a BMI of 30 plus. As part of the programme, service users living with obesity will receive a 12-week behavioural lifestyle intervention […]
Patients Know Best wins single patient record contract for Lagos
Patients Know Best has been selected to provide a single patient record system for the Government of Lagos State in Nigeria, forming part of a partnership between Interswitch Group and the government to introduce the Lagos Smart Health Information Platform. The contract will enable the government to host health records […]
Bradford Teaching Hospitals and Airedale explore patient experience portal and digital by default appointment letters
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Airedale NHS Foundation Trust have issued a pipeline notice indicating an intent to explore options and opportunities around a patient experience portal and digital by default letters. The contract has an estimated value of £1.7 million, and is expected to last from March […]
Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership contracts digital patient portal
Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, covering four acute trusts, has contracted Patients Know Best for a digital patient portal to March 2027. The programme will span York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and […]
