Tag: Tammy Lovell
Nationwide roll out of AI tool that predicts falls and viruses
An AI tool is being rolled out across the NHS that can predict a patient’s risk of falling with 97% accuracy, preventing up to 2,000 falls and hospital admissions each day.
The predictive tool, developed…
60% of NHS staff want more cyber security training, finds study
Research from BT found that 94% of NHS staff understand their role in protecting the organisation from cyber attacks, yet only 36% believe current measures are sufficient.
The independent online survey of 76 NHS staff…
Nominations open for Digital Health advisory panel members
Nominations for digital health leaders to join the Digital Health advisory panels open today for the 2025-2027 term.
The advisory panels are groups of digital health leaders who work collaboratively to shape the future of…
GP appointments to be booked online to end ‘8am scrabble’
Patients will be able to request GP appointments online from October 2025, under changes to the GP contract.
The deal agreed on 27 February 2025 between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA) aims…
Research challenges idea that tech always frees up NHS staff time
New research from The Health Foundation challenges the assumption that the procurement of technology in the NHS will automatically free up staff time.
With the health system under unprecedented pressure, there is a strong government…
AI could help prepare for the next pandemic, say researchers
AI could help to prepare for the next global pandemic and save lives, according to global researchers.
The study, published in Nature on 20 February 2025, was carried out in partnership between scientists from Imperial College…
NHS private service provider investigating cyber attack
NHS private service provider, the HCRG Care Group, has confirmed that it is investigating a suspected ransomware attack.
The group, previously known as Virgin Care, runs child and family health and social services for the…
Online postnatal programme aims to address gynaecology wait list
Medway and Swale NHS Women’s Health Hub has launched a free digital platform to support new mothers with their postnatal recovery.
Almost a third of mothers experience long-term postpartum conditions which impact their well-being and…
‘AI can’t just be overlaid on a failing health service’
Hetan Shah, chief executive of The British Academy (Image provided by The Health Foundation)
Hetan Shah, chief executive of The British Academy, said that the NHS and UK government “can’t just overlay tech on…
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