South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has shared insight into the implementation of automated texting with the aim of supporting patient safety and saving time for staff. The project involved the introduction of automation to the trust’s computer aided dispatch (CAD) system in July, which enabled the CAD to send […]
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Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB’s virtual citizen panel to help shape services
Over 1,000 people have reportedly signed up to join the virtual citizen panel hosted by Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, described as a “database of residents” who have volunteered to take part in regular research and engagement opportunities to help shape services. The virtual citizen panel enables participants to take […]
DHSC selects three local authorities to pilot digital NHS Health Check
The Department of Health and Social Care has selected Norfolk County Council, Medway Council and Lambeth Council as test sites for the digital NHS Health Check, with the platform to be trialled with a small number of patients in early 2025. The pilot will see the platform offered to eligible […]
Partnership with libraries across England to support more people in using the NHS app
NHS England has announced a new partnership with libraries across England to offer support to people using online health services and the NHS app, with hopes librarians can “play a key part” in helping people to better understand and manage their health. Although a small number of libraries are already […]
North West London ICS shares data on digital reach and access challenges
North West London Integrated Care System has started to publish monthly summaries identifying involvement with local residents and communities, including data on digital reach and health survey responses. Starting the initiative with data from June 2024, the ICS highlights the “digital reach and impressions” of four channels used to engage […]
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust maternity EPR goes live
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has announced the launch of online hub My Pregnancy Notes at Lister Hospital’s maternity unit, facilitating delivery of a maternity electronic patient record system. Through My Pregnancy Notes, care will be digitally tracked from the first presentation for maternity care right through to the postnatal […]
Coventry and Warwickshire ICS on tackling health inequalities through virtual hub
Coventry and Warwickshire ICS has shared insight and data around a project aiming to tackle health inequalities by prioritising prevention and increasing access to support, particularly for people with severe mental illness (SMI). The project focused on increasing awareness of information and support for people with SMIs, after the ICS […]
Isle of Wight NHS Trust introduces patient portal with digital appointment letters
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has gone live with its patient portal for digital outpatient appointment letters. The trust noted they join “82 other trusts across the country offering a patient engagement portal” providing access to appointment letters and the ability to make changes to their upcoming care. The trust […]
Scottish Government commits £1m to tackling health inequalities in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The Scottish Government has announced £1 million of funding for the Inclusion Health and General Practice (IHAGP) programme’s second year, aiming to support tackling inequalities in Greater Glasgow and Clyde through extended consultations, links with community groups, and training in health equity for staff. IHAGP has reportedly already delivered more […]
Coventry University PhD students develop digital solutions to improve access to healthcare in low-to-middle income countries
PhD students from Coventry University are developing digital solutions aiming to help improve healthcare access in low to middle income countries, supported by researchers from the university’s Centre for Intelligent Healthcare and its digital health social enterprise spinout Hope 4 The Community CIC (H4C). Using a combination of data and software […]
