North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has partnered with the Islington GP Federation and digital health firm SPRYT to pilot the use of WhatsApp combined with AI to streamline cervical cancer screening and…
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New guidance from NHS England, and the positive findings of a large-scale evaluation in the South East, have delivered a “hugely encouraging” boost to virtual wards, writes Tara DonnellyA great deal has happened recently…
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East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has confirmed that it plans replace its bleeps system for medical staff with the messaging app Alertive before the end of 2024.In an update on the trust’s digital…
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is collaborating with software provider Simul8 and Cranfield University on a four-month pilot which is using simulation with the aim of improving patient flow management.The project, taking place in…
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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, which form the Acute Hospital Alliance, have announced plans to implement a shared electronic patient record…
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Digital Health is delighted to announce that NHS England’s CIO John Quinn will return as keynote at Summer Schools 2024 in July.Quinn will share with delegates the knotty challenge of trying to ensure £3.4…
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NHS England has announced proposals to increase access to virtual wards in a bid to cut avoidable hospital admissions and reduce emergency department (ED) waiting times.The plan follows an analysis by the Royal College…
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The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) has launched a framework setting out how to digitally transform health services in the country, including plans to roll out a patient app and national shared care record.‘Digital…
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Alan Payne, group product and engineering director with the Access Group, tells Jennifer Trueland that unleashing the potential of community and third sector services is key to reducing friction in the system and improving…
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The Scottish Government has confirmed to Digital Health News that its ‘Cloud First’ digital health strategy has been delayed following a recent budget review and settlement. Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Delivery Plan 2024-25…
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