Essex County Council has launched a tender worth £500,000 for a digital service offer for unpaid carers, which will feature a range of digital content and tools designed to “build resilience”. The newly-commissioned service will accompany a range of existing services provided by Essex County Council for unpaid carers, promoting […]
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust introduces CardMedic
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has introduced CardMedic, a communication app designed to help improve health equality and equal access to care, following a reported successful year-long pilot within the maternity department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The app works alongside the trust’s existing interpreting service to support the trust with […]
Wigan GP utilises digital means to tackle fake medical news
Dr Derek Adu-Sarkodie, GP and clinical lead for workforce and education at Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare, has been using YouTube as a means to tackle fake news about medical conditions and provide information for patients. Over the past two years, Dr Derek has created more than 170 videos covering topics […]
Real-time bed management system launched at Medway Maritime Hospital said to completely change the way the hospital operates
Medway NHS Foundation Trust has shared how a digital bed management system launched in October 2023 at Medway Maritime Hospital has been saving “1,500 hours a month” for clinical staff, thanks to real-time visibility of available beds, digital wristbands for patients, and a new ‘bed turnaround team’. The system provides real-time […]
Pilot of recovery support app at Kettering General Hospital leads to 15 percent reduction in post-op calls
A pilot of an app designed to support patients in recovery at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has reportedly led to a 15 percent reduction in the number of post-op follow-up calls and a 10 percent decrease in the number of readmissions for complications, with the trust sharing hopes […]
Digital means to support engagement methods in Birmingham and Solihull psychosis study
A new study is launching in Birmingham and Solihull with the aim of improving the care of people living with psychosis and multimorbidities, particularly for marginalised populations, by co-designing resources based on patient experiences and utilising “novel methods of engagement” including use of digital means to encourage people from a range […]
Barts Health introduces tech to help detect deterioration
At Barts Health NHS Trust, tech is being used in the hopes of identifying deteriorating patients more quickly, following an injection of £4.4 million in funding from Barts Charity. The technology works by integrating vital signs data and data from medical equipment such as ventilators and anaesthetic machines, with patients’ […]
Cheshire and Merseyside ICB highlights potential of tech in empowering patients in Access Improvement Plan
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB’s Access Improvement Plan has highlighted the role of digital and technology in improving access to healthcare, with “expected improvements” for patients including “less hurdles” and “clear information” when accessing services, set times for online consultations, a choice of appointment methods, and a better understanding of […]
North Central London ICB and Islington GP Federation pilot AI and WhatsApp solution for appointment scheduling
NHS North Central London ICB and the Islington GP Federation are trialling an AI solution utilising WhatsApp for cervical cancer screening appointments, with the aim of increasing uptake in cervical cancer screening particularly amongst underserved populations. The solution, developed by SPRYT, features an “AI receptionist” named Asa which is designed […]
Leeds Teaching Hospitals pilots smartphone app for Parkinson’s management
Leeds Teaching Hospitals has launched a pilot project involving the use of a smartphone application designed to monitor and manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms, with 90 patients currently utilising the app and plans for future expansion. Through the Neu Health app, users can log their symptoms and data is automatically transmitted […]
