NHS Supply Chain today announced the appointment of Nottingham-based firm Littlefish as its new IT Service Integrator. The three-year appointment is an important building block in the transformation of IT …

Systech, a part of Markem-Imaje and Dover and a provider of digital identification and traceability software solutions, announced today that it has released a comprehensive and versatile rework offering for …

We had the pleasure of testing the Pocketalk Plus recently and found it to be a real game changer in an ever increasing multilingual world. To have a device that …

The M90 DECT handset is specially designed for use in hospitals and homes and wherever cleanliness and hygiene play an important role. To guarantee this, the M90 has a special …

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that it has achieved the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) Stage 6 rating. The twice …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already well established on the administrative side of healthcare, in tools such as booking systems for arranging appointments. However, the uptake of AI in healthcare for …

292 GP practices across six CCGs in West Yorkshire are benefitting from a new partnership with Iatro Partners (iatro.) that provides accessibility audits, support and new website development for practices …

In the fight against colorectal cancer, great strides have been taken to protect patients from undetected abnormalities. However, up to 26% of lesions are still missed in examinations.[1] Endoscopists tiredness …

Introducing an AI-driven workforce management solution into business operations could recover up to 40% of much-needed lost income for cash-strapped UK companies, one international study has shown. In its ‘Cost …

We recently tested the OMRON RS7 Intelli IT Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor for Use at Home or on the Go. Having family who suffer from high blood pressure can present worrying …

Amid a turbulent and pressurised COVID landscape, where resources are increasingly tight and patient demands continue to grow in volume and complexity, there has never been a greater need for …

A robotic glove based on AI technology could soon be helping millions of people recover muscle grip in their hands after securing support from the Edinburgh Business School’s (EBS) Incubator, based at Heriot-Watt University. The glove is aimed at the 2.5 million people …

  A digital remote care solution including a mobile phone App is being used by Dudley CCG to help improve the care of patients at home with COVID. The app developed by Norwegian medical software company, Dignio, is helping …

A new virtual Psychological First Aid Training program, focused on improving the youth’s mental health, was recently launched by the Public Health England (PHE). The online course is offered to …

Following GPs and consultants’ feedback, NHS Digital has improved the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) to make the process smoother and more effective for both doctors and patients. The referral process …

Almost every aspect of our lives is streamlined by technology and the pace at which this digital transformation is taking place has increased significantly due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic. …

Patients will now be able to use their smartphone camera as a tool to detect early kidney disease. The Covid-19 pandemic has revolutionised the medical industry, sparking innovative digital solutions …

A division of QE Facilities Ltd, a well-established subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, QE Transport Services provides a cost-effective, secure, bespoke and professional time-critical transport solution for …

As healthcare providers look for new and efficient ways of working through and beyond the pandemic, there are 3 key factors that need to remain at the forefront of the …

DXC Clinical Aide app enables staff to access patient information without the need to enter high-risk hospital areas. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has deployed DXC Technology’s (NYSE:DXC) cloud-based …

The empathetic technology screens signs and symptoms directly through the app using AI monitoring the movements of your body whilst guiding you through a series of games. A group of …

A powerful new digital tool is being rolled out to NHS Trusts across the UK to strengthen protections for temporary staff at high risk from COVID-19. To help hospitals adhere …

Around 50,000 people in the UK live with a spinal cord injury. To those who are injured, regaining movement is life changing – and advances in exoskeleton technology are helping …

Zillah Moore, Director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the role of technology in enabling the healthcare system and its services to prepare for winter, and the benefits of different technology in …

UC Berkeley Partners with Tracmo to Support the Physical & Mental Health of Caregivers and Dementia Patients Industry Background Many previous studies, including a recently published paper in the Journal …

20 percent decrease in formal disciplinary cases Time taken to produce board reports cut by 90 percent Additional functionality has helped manage staff absence during the COVID-19 pandemic Background West …

New tech platform, including Civica’s MultiVue, is supporting Greater Manchester’s health and social care response to the pandemic. A number of health and social care settings across Greater Manchester are …

The development of new data analytics use cases spiked in response to COVID-19, according to new research from data leader, Qlik, which showed 84% of NHS Trusts are using data …

The head of NHS announced earlier this month that a ground-breaking online and on-demand rehabilitation service will be launched for people who are suffering from long-term effects of having the …

Doccla, the Swedish medtech startup pioneering virtual hospital care, has announced a partnership with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (NGH) to trial remote smart patient monitoring, which delivers a new …

NHS North West London and TrueCue – a case study to support healthcare response with advanced data and analytics technology. About the partnership The North West London health and care …

‘New normal’ is an expression we hear a lot in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. In our day-to-day activities it means being mindful of the ever-present threat of a …

Cyber Volunteers 19 (CV19), is a community of cybersecurity volunteers who have come together with a single purpose: to protect European healthcare organisations from cybercrime, for free. The organisation has …

79% of IT and business decision makers working in the public sector believe investment in the next-generation of technology is vital to organisational growth Over 350 technology executives within the …

Video glasses to provide a welcome distraction for patients undergoing surgery, as well as calm their nerves, have been purchased by the League of Friends at The Robert Jones and …

The NHS will save hundreds of millions of pounds because of an agreement between NHS Digital, Microsoft and NHSX. Through this agreement, all eligible British health organisations will have access …

Chatbots could play a key role in helping people with issues around their health and wellbeing, according to a new study from academics at the University of Sheffield. The study, …

Cerner is delighted to announce that we have started working with Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to implement a fully integrated …

NHS workers from across the UK have accessed training through virtual, augmented and mixed reality (XR) technology since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, as the health service moved to …

New Connect app developed in four weeks to boost communications and share real-time information with employees during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Southern Health & Social Care Trust (SHSCT) is working with Civica, a global …

A new piece of software is helping clinical teams at Northwick Park & Ealing Hospitals monitor and tracks the progress of Covid-19 patients in intensive care. Northwick Park was one …

Pharmacy and mental health app partner amid increase in people turning to health tech during lockdown Mental health app Wysa sees 77 per cent surge in downloads The UK’s largest …

The West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) has worked with Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust to create a new, innovative app, BESTIE (powered by Wupwoo). The interactive online …

The platform gives Local Authorities and Social Care professionals quick and easy access to remote social worker, psychologist, mentoring and independent visitors whenever they need it through the pandemic In …

Staff working during the coronavirus pandemic now have a dedicated App that will offer support to the adult social care staff in England. Discounts, learning resources and health guidance are …

Omnicell introduces innovative COVID-19 item forecast report to help healthcare staff on global pandemic frontline. Across the world, the COVID-19 outbreak is putting immense pressure on healthcare infrastructures and the …

Responding to a call from Sonia Patel, joint CIO of two London Trusts, Made Tech delivered the alpha of the custom-NHS app in 48 hours NHS Book a virtual visit …

DADS-to-be, new dads, and their families are getting a valuable helping hand from an app that has been launched at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT). DadPad helps to engage …

  Care homes across the UK have been trying to do everything they can to shield their residents during COVID-19, but the one thing they can’t afford to do is …

A new piece of software is helping clinical teams at Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals monitor and tracks the progress of Covid-19 patients in intensive care. Northwick Park was one …

Scottish NHS Board launches proactive messaging solution to update staff and patients quickly on test outcomes. When COVID-19 hit the UK, NHS Dumfries and Galloway knew it would need a …

With the Government encouraging a gradual return to work, The WorkScreener Covid-19 Isolation Checker enables employers to automatically receive reporting on staff availability and stress factors. The Isolation Checker also …

Gathering and distributing information is crucial during this current medical crisis as policy makers are relying on this to base their decisions on. But even more so, health professionals in …

Medtech start-up Gendius appoints new Chairman as its smart diabetes management app reaches 100,000 downloads worldwide Leading UK diabetes management start-up Gendius has appointed experienced medtech executive Albert Nicholl as …

Severely ill coronavirus patients around the world can more easily communicate with healthcare workers wearing Personal Protective Equipment thanks to UK exporter, CARDMEDIC. CARDMEDIC’s digital flashcards are being used by …

By Dalton Ruer, Data Scientist Storyteller at Qlik, a strategic DataRobot technology partner Like many healthcare organisations around the world today, the NHS is looking to leverage predictive analytics to …

Over the past two decades, cyber-attacks have morphed from a minor nuisance to a business-critical threat. But for healthcare organisations (HCOs) the threat is not just financial — a serious …

Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Lisbon City Hall, Deloitte, Hi Interactive, and OutSystems Partner to Facilitate the Quick, Efficient Exchange of Crucial Goods and Services Between Municipalities. OutSystems announced the launch of the …

Merepark Medical Centre and Ashfields Primary Care Centre roll out Refero’s primary care messaging solution, so patients can contact the practices without emailing or calling Practices identified a need to …

Sirenum, a leading cloud-based software provider for workforce management, has built a new, free product on its platform specifically to help hospitals and care homes during the crisis. One of …

1,000 people will take part in the two-week pilot which will provide support to parents who are even more isolated during the coronavirus outbreak Through their smartphone, they can access …

Healthcare workers can support one another virtually via smartphones, tablets or smart glasses from anywhere at any time. TeamViewer, a leading global provider of secure remote connectivity solutions, now offers …

During this difficult time, people needing help for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, stress, panic and conditions including OCD can find themselves unable to access a qualified therapist. The …

Facebook Portals to help long-stay patients at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) keep in touch with their family and friends during the Covid-19 pandemic have been …

Cegedim Rx, part of the innovative healthcare technology and services company, Cegedim, is pleased to announce a new free Learning Zone initiative to support existing and new users of its …

Newly developed ‘Uberall Essential’ enables clinics, pharmacies, GP surgeries and other medical practices to keep patients up-to-date and informed on services and procedures In the coronavirus crisis, healthcare providers are …

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and Spirit Healthcare announce digital remote monitoring support for vulnerable patients during COVID-19.   The Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has significantly increased the number of vulnerable …

Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Lisbon City Hall, Deloitte, Hi Interactive, and OutSystems Partner to Facilitate the Quick, Efficient Exchange of Crucial Goods and Services Between Municipalities OutSystems announced the launch of the …

Servelec and Totalmobile empowers Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust with a rapid deployment of their Rio Mobilise Solution. Servelec, a provider of digital care software, has been chosen by Southern …

The government has announced that thousands of isolated patients and residents will be able to connect to their friends and family with video devices. Society’s most at-risk are being helped …

An award-winning Sheffield manufacturer has started making thousands of face visors to help protect frontline NHS staff against COVID-19. Blatchford, who usually make orthotic and prosthetic devices, are using their …

Cambridge based firm Priority Digital Health develop and launch new platform in response to the COVID-19 crisis within the space of a week. 350 call handlers trained, 3500+ volunteers onboarded, …

People Source’s NHS Team launch free-to-use national service for skilled IT workers to volunteer their time to support NHS organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the enormous success of the …

Philips provides healthcare institutions with telehealth solution to process high volume coronavirus-related healthcare requests via online screening, and supports healthcare providers in the use of external call centers to offer …

The NHS and social care staff are proving they can come together in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Twitter and WhatsApp are incredible platforms to share information, but it is essential …

  UK’s Technological Response to the COVID-19 Health Care Crisis According to British charities, COVID-19 is creating chaos, crisis, and devastation across the United Kingdom. The total deaths in the …

St George’s, University of London’s ‘Managing COVID-19 in General Practice’ course, available on leading social learning platform FutureLearn.com, has commenced learning with almost 16,000 learners from almost 200 countries across …

Founder and CEO, Thomas Porteus, comments “With the UK currently under lock-down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating with home-bound patients, some of which who don’t have or confidently use …

The use of smartphone technology has already played a key role in slowing down COVID-19’s progress, with governments and researchers worldwide using devices to track the location and health of …

A free conferencing and messaging app will be freely available for a limited time for the NHS to reduce the risks associated with COVID-19. NHS colleagues will be able to …

The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has chosen to partner with software and consultancy provider Hicom to use its diabetes management system, Diamond, which provides digital access to patient medical data whenever …

Challenge: Centralise document capture and enhance reporting capabilities Solution: Selenity ER Tracker Result: Reduced time spent compiling annual reports by 85% and increased the visibility of diversity information Background Serving a population of …

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ANCILE Solutions to offer uPerform content creation and in-app learning platform to NHS organisations looking for a fast, effective way to support the deployment and optimisation of major IT systems. …

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has rolled out an app from Ryalto designed to improve the working and professional lives of its healthcare staff. Croydon NHS Trust is now offering …

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has awarded a ten year contract to deliver an integrated clinical and administrative system that will transform the delivery of care to 270,000 people in Walsall …

Chase Farm Hospital (CFH) in London – the UK’s first new-build ‘paperless’ hospital – has improved clinical safety and dramatically reduced admin, releasing more time for patient care, thanks to …

A healthcare scheduling software supplier now equips almost two thirds of the NHS Acute Trusts recognised as Global Digital Exemplars (GDE) in the UK. Staffordshire-based, BookWise Solutions, now provides scheduling and …

Linda Watts, GDE Programme Manager & Head of Health Records at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, shares the Trust’s paperless journey to date, and explains how deploying an electronic document …

Claus Møldrup, a former professor at the University of Copenhagen, and his 12-person strong team have created and launched a scientifically validated app that actually makes it meaningful for patients …

The business case for investment in an EDMS solution is compelling, with the potential for significant improvements in operational efficiency, associated cash-releasing benefits as well as improving clinical decision making. …

Baroness Blackwood speaks at the CogX the festival of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology. At the CogX the festival of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology on 12 June …

 Volume of payroll queries from staff at NHS hospitals falls significantly following introduction of MySBSPay  A new App that enables NHS staff to view and interrogate their payslips on any …

SkinVision, An app which empowers people to monitor themselves for early signs of skin cancer is one of four new technologies supporting earlier diagnosis and prevention of cancer, selected to …

WiFi SPARK is enabling patients to access  live TV streaming, digital magazines, service requests, meal ordering and a host of other capabilities such as the ability to engage and inform …

Healthcare is predicted to have a 36% automation potential. (1) This means more than a third of healthcare tasks especially connecting the right data to the right clinician at the …

A Unique Learning Environment CAPSULE (Clinical and Professional Studies Unique Learning Environment) is an educational resource designed to help undergraduate medical students learn and improve their medical knowledge. Created in partnership between …