Catia Nicodemo, professor in health economics at Brunel University of London (Image provided by Catia Nicodemo)
The overhaul of the NHS App, announced in the government’s 10 year health plan, could worsen health inequalities,…
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CW Innovation Fellow: Dr Sameera JahagirdarRole: Speciality Doctor in Intensive Care UnitOrganisation: West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustHeyoka: Digital Empathy Platform for End-of-Life Care Transitions Summary: The Heyoka project addresses…
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CW Innovation Fellow: Katey HewittRole: Associate Chief Pharmacist Operations Organisation: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAutomating the pharmacy top-up process Summary: Modernise the medication stock check process by implementing an electronic integrated solution that incorporates…
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Four NHS trusts are planning to introduce an AI-powered dictation tool which automatically transcribes clinicians’ notes during consultations and generates summaries.
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria…
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– Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire Vicebio Ltd (“Vicebio”), a privately held biotechnology company headquartered in London, UK. The acquisition expands Sanofi’s capabilities in vaccine design and development…
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CW Innovation Fellow: Dr Ryan DhunnookchandRole: Consultant in RespiratoryOrganisation: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and West Middlesex University Hospital NHS TrustRapid Access Pleural Intervention & Diagnostics Service (RAPID)Summary: Redesign service for patients…
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Horizon Fellow: Angela MurphyRole: Service Lead Heart Failure Nurse ManagerOrganisation: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation TrustOutreach Heart Failure ProjectSummary: Offering point-of-care screening for underlying heart failure in a community roaming clinic for communities in…
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Two weeks have passed since the long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for England was published, and its implications for the health and care system are slowly but surely starting to become clear.With a number…
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In June 2023, the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan was published, with shortfalls in the healthcare workforce estimated to reach between 260,000 and 360,000 staff by 2036/37. In response, it set out three priorities…
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Map showing potential hub sites and the areas that can reach these hubs within 30 minutes by public transport (Credit: NHS South East London)
NHS South East London has identified the best sites for…
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