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Deep dive: coverage, benefits and research on patient portals
Here we take a deep dive into patient portals, exploring the current stats around coverage and functionality, the benefits highlighted in a case study from Hull University Teaching Hospitals, and recent research into the topic. In March, at HETT North, the NHS’s national director of transformation at the time, Tim […]
“It’s got to have a real tangible benefit” Jeff Wood, Dan Johnston and Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas on developing digital skills
Our latest panel focused on developing a digital workforce and digital skills, and featured Jeffrey Wood, deputy director of ICT at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Daniel Johnston, senior clinical workflow specialist at Imprivata and registered staff nurse at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas, head of […]
What’s happening in digital and data across the North West?
What’s happening in digital and data across the North West? Next up in our feature series exploring digital and data across the different ICS regions, we’re looking to the North West with its three integrated care systems: Cheshire and Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancashire and South Cumbria. Although the North […]
Federated Data Platform procurement: what questions should NHSE be asking?
The Faculty of Clinical Informatics (FCI) has published a paper exploring the context and planned future of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) currently undergoing procurement from NHS England. The paper highlights a variety of information around the FDP, including what the platform is expected to look like and a list of […]
Study of maternity app at UCLH explores access and engagement among vulnerable pregnant women
A new study has been published that explores a digital maternity app in use at University College London Hospitals NHS FT, specifically focusing on access and engagement among vulnerable pregnant women. The research entitled ‘The impact of digital healthcare on vulnerable pregnant women: A review of the use of the MyCare app […]
Transformation and innovation in focus in UCLH’s five year strategy
University College London Hospitals NHS FT has published its strategy for the next five years, with a focus on improving patient services, transformation and innovation. The new strategy focuses on five themes: to provide high-quality patient care, invest in a diverse workforce, deliver world-leading research and innovation, achieve excellence in […]
New roadmap released for NHS.uk website
A roadmap for the NHS UK website has been published following a period of collaboration between product managers and stakeholders, to provide insight on current and future developments. Four main objectives are shared for nhs.uk in 2023/24, focused on maintaining and improving the existing service whilst making it more efficient […]
What’s happening in digital and data across the East of England?
What’s happening in digital and data across the East of England? Following on from our two recent features exploring the role of digital and data in integrated care systems across the Midlands, and across the North East and Yorkshire, we’re moving on to explore health tech in the East of […]
NHS England announces investment to accelerate patient portals, with implementation target set
NHS England has announced a national expectation that all non-specialist acute trusts establish a patient portal in 2023/24, a letter to regional directors notes. NHS England’s chief operating officer, Sir David Sloman, and national director for digital channels, Joe Harrison, have sent a letter to NHS directors to confirm additional investment […]
