NHS England has published a letter penned by NHSE’s chief delivery officer and national director for system development, highlighting a need for optimisation of the NHS system, “greater clarity” around what every part of the NHS is accountable for, and emphasising intentions to follow the Darzi report guidance to shift […]
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals appoints new chief clinical information officer
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed a new chief clinical information officer (CCIO), with Steve Bush taking up the role from next week. The trust reports that Steve brings over 20 years of experience as a consultant in emergency medicine at Leeds, with previous roles including medical director for […]
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust utilises livestreaming tech to support maternity training
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has implemented livestreaming technology to support maternity care, enabling student midwives, student nurses and resident doctors to observe caesarean section surgery in real time. The initiative sees a surgeon, wearing a camera and microphone headset during a real c-section, livestreaming the process to […]
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust launches immersive simulation suite
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has launched an immersive simulation suite designed to support training for multi-disciplinary staff in the development of a range of clinical and non-clinical skills, with technology utilised to “create lifelike visual surroundings, sounds and smells”. The suite includes a high fidelity manikin capable of […]
North West London ICS on how digital underpins plans for integrated neighbourhood teams
North West London ICS has set out the strategic approach for its integrated neighbourhood teams (INTs), with a “no wrong front door” approach undertaken which will see all services accessible digitally, via telephone or in person. The ICS notes that residents have expressed desire for a “single, recognisable NHS and […]
NHSE October board: data improvements, community mental health review, primary care surveys and more
NHS England’s board met last week, with discussion including key statistics for areas of focus within the NHS; plans for data improvements in specific areas; and comments around how the NHS can support the government’s planned shift towards preventative, digital and community-based care. Some of the key stats include how […]
Northern Care Alliance’s digital strategy for 2024-2030: in focus
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) has published its first digital strategy, setting out plans up to 2030 for the future of digital within the organisation in areas in areas including self-care, remote monitoring and access to records, designed to help NCA “keep up with the ever-changing needs of […]
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals outline aims around digital and data in operational and improvement strategies
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) NHS Foundation Trust has published its operational plan for 2024/25 and quality improvement and innovation strategy for 2024 to 2028, outlining aims and ambitions around digital, innovation, and use of data. According to the operational plan, key areas of focus include ensuring best use […]
North West London Acute Provider Collaborative appoints chief information officer across four trusts
North West London Acute Provider Collaborative, made up of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare, London North West University Healthcare and The Hillingdon Hospitals, has announced that Robbie Cline will hold the position of chief information officer across the four trusts. The collaborative previously had two joint CIOs in […]
The role of digital in NHS South West London ICB’s board updates on winter planning, urgent and emergency care, and progress around the Board Assurance Framework
NHS South West London (SWL) ICB’s latest board meeting for September has highlighted its “significant work” around bringing digital, workforce and estates together under a single Infrastructure Strategy, and shares updates on the finalised SWL Urgent and Emergency Care Winter Plan for 2024/25, the ICB’s plan for urgent and emergency […]
