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A paramedic stepping out of an ambulance
10 August 2020

South Central Ambulance Service to use GoodSAM’s Instant On Scene

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is to launch a digital solution which allow the public to stream video directly from
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Information Sharing
10 August 2020

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT goes live with HIE

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT is now connected to the Health Information Exchange (HIE) which means users can
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7 August 2020

Totally remote GP services ‘wouldn’t be in anybody’s best interests’

Chair of the Royal College of GPs recognised the need to continue embracing technology following Covid-19 but cautioned “as long
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7 August 2020

Answer Digital to continue delivering NHS Integrating Care Programme

The NHS has partnered with Answer Digital for the next phase of development for the programme, which will run until
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7 August 2020

Movers and Shakers news round up

Our August Movers and Shakers includes the news that Paul Charnley has joined Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership
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6 August 2020

Northern Ireland launches UKs first Covid-19 contact-tracing app

The contact-tracing app uses Bluetooth technology to notify users if they have come into contact with someone who has tested
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Medical deal
6 August 2020

Siemens Healthineers to acquire Varian Medical Systems for $16.4bn

Siemens Healthineers is to buy cancer device and software specialist Varian Medical Systems in a deal worth $16.4 billion (£12.5bn).
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Contact-Tracing App
6 August 2020

Is the NHS’ digital transformation at risk?

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a surge in virtual GP vists, Rory Tanner explores why not all tech has lived
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6 August 2020

UKRI offers £5m for research into Covid-19 impact on BAME people

The funding is for ideas that address the vulnerability of BAME groups to Covid-19, or emerging social economic and cultural
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5 August 2020

Nutanix platform helps Western Sussex Hospitals enhance acute and outpatient services

Faced with the prospect of spiralling support costs on legacy equipment paired with an increasing need for a more reliable
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