As part of its new innovation framework to guide innovation in Ireland, HSE has reflected on its virtual care initiatives exemplifying successful innovation following local adoption with the potential to be scaled nationally. These include a virtual obstructive sleep apnoea identifier pathway, the community and acute respiratory excellence virtual ward, […]
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Google Health to launch insulin resistance trends and breathing monitoring features
A series of upcoming “Health Guardian” features will soon be launched on the Google Health app for Pixel watch and Fitbit Air, tracking indicators such as insulin resistance trends to deliver key health insights to users. Based on reported evidence that identifying fluctuations in insulin resistance early can offer the […]
First chief executive for NHS Online Trust named as Dame Caroline Clarke
The first chief executive for the Online NHS Trust has been named as Dame Caroline Clarke, current regional director for London at NHS England. Plans for the new “online hospital” were first announced last year, with a go-live date set for 2027 and an aim to deliver up to 8.5 […]
Central London Community Healthcare sets out delivery model for population health and neighbourhoods
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust has published a plan of action for population health and neighbourhood infrastructure, outlining a shared outcomes framework to support collective leadership, along with four proposed neighbourhood health aims aligned with the National Neighbourhood Health Framework. Sharing an ambition to develop neighbourhood infrastructure as a […]
ICB funding to support community waiting times opens
The NHS England Getting It Right First Time programme has opened a call for integrated care boards to apply for funding to support community waiting times. ICBs can apply for a share of £450,000 in funding to support locally delivered interventions and initiatives that reduce waiting time for community services. […]
HTN Now panel discuss digital in supporting pathway redesign
HTN was joined by a panel of healthcare leaders for a discussion on digital in supporting pathway redesign, covering challenges, approaches, and examples of success. We considered what good looks like in this space, along with national guidance, what’s working and what isn’t, with an aim to share practical insight […]
Kent and Medway Mental Health pilots AI generated virtual patients
AI-generated virtual patients are being used in a project led by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, to explore how they can support medical students develop essential clinical skills. The 18-month project, a collaboration with Kent and Medway Medical School and the University of Kent, is designed to offer […]
NHSE seeks feedback on proposed contracting models for neighbourhood providers
NHS England is seeking feedback on its proposed contracting models for multi-neighbourhood provider (MNP) and single neighbourhood provider (SNP) contracts, aiming to promote joined up services, improve health and outcomes, better organise services around local population needs, and outline clearer responsibility for services or pathways. MNPs will plan and organise […]
£4.6 million funding for initiatives and interventions to reduce community MSK waiting times
NHS England is making £4.6 million of its Getting It Right First Time funding available for commissioned MSK teams with waiting times of over 18 weeks for appointments, to fund local initiatives and interventions. The funding follows national roll out of the MSK Community Delivery Programme in May 2026 with […]
Sheffield City Council awards £8.9 million contract for tech-enabled care
Sheffield City Council is awarding a contract [standstill period] with a value of £8.9 million to Devon-based Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited as a strategic delivery partner to support its tech-enabled care service. The delivery partner, the council states, will be involved in the transformation of the current service from […]
