The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has called for Scotland’s NHS IT systems to be made neurodiverse friendly, noting a significant increase in the use of electronic systems whilst acknowledging that “not all systems, computer screens and software currently being used by midwives have been designed to consider […]
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£1.28m AI upgrade to radiology training facilities at University Hospitals of North Midlands
University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) has announced a £1.28 million AI upgrade to its radiology training facilities, thanks to funding from NHS England Midlands which aimed to support the development of a new training model at the Midlands Imaging Training Academy (MITA). By utilising a newly-installed XRNET high speed […]
NHS England December board focuses on operational, financial, digital primary care and Federated Data Platform
The NHS England board met on 5 December to discuss operational and financial performance, to provide an update on the Federated Data Platform, and the role of tech in the delivery of the primary care access recovery plan. During the board’s meeting, Dame Emily Lawson, interim chief operating officer, offered […]
Functionality updates to Patients Know Best portal at University Hospitals of North Midlands
University Hospitals of North Midlands has updated the functionality of their Patients Know Best (PKB) online portal, with the addition of two new services for lymphoedema outpatients and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients along with a weight management questionnaire. The lymphoedema service offered through the portal is designed to support […]
News in brief: digital health assessments in Birmingham, online staff appreciation hub in London, AI mental health support in Hertfordshire, and more
Let’s take a look at some of the health tech news that has taken our interest recently from across the NHS. New system of digital health assessments in Birmingham Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has revealed that it is trialling a new system of digital health assessments, which asks […]
Enhanced framework for care homes highlights need for digital readiness and data sharing
NHS England has published its enhanced health in care homes (EHCH) framework, highlighting a series of digital enablers including digital readiness and data sharing, to support the provision of proactive care. The framework is intended for PCNs, providers and commissioners of community health and social care services, “so that the […]
Innovate UK opens FemTech Boston and New York accelerator
Innovate UK has opened a FemTech accelerator programme, part of its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), to help UK SMEs to scale globally. The GBIP gives small businesses access to market knowledge, insight, and connections, aiming to ‘open doors’ for SMEs, with each business assigned an innovation and growth specialist to […]
NHS England publishes £307m tender for New Hospital Programme
NHS England has published a tender with an estimated value of £307 million for the appointment of a long-term programme delivery partner for the New Hospitals Programme. The partner is to provide expertise in scheme design, programme and project management and commercial expertise, in order to allow the New Hospitals […]
Digital Health and Care Wales focus on knowledge-sharing and collaboration in new Information & Analytics Strategy
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) has published its Information & Analytics Strategy for 2023-2026, highlighting a focus on enabling an environment for innovation, developing common design and best practice standards, increasing collaboration to share knowledge, and improving training and opportunities for data staff. The strategy states that although DHCW […]
Ireland’s National Forensic Mental Health Service launches new electronic medical record
Ireland’s National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) has launched its new electronic medical record, InterSystems TrakCare, with the aim of promoting a “safer, more timely and efficient” service by enabling staff to spend more time providing personalised care and supporting multidisciplinary team coordination. Replacing the service’s previous manual paper system, […]
