Tom’s digital disruptors: mobile video consultations

More and more private GP companies are setting up video consultation apps; and the NHS is being urged to move
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Enter the CCG: struggles to enter Skipton House

As a GP involved in IT initiatives, John Lockley often needs to get into NHS buildings. The NHS’ refusal to
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Another view: of click and collect

Neil Paul wonders if his surgery needs an Amazon locker-style service for late-running patients, or a better electronic prescription service.
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Where there’s a Wirral, there’s a way

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was an early pioneer of IT; is now a leading Cerner site; and
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Asking the question

Thomas Meek visits a GP surgery in Romford that is trying out AskMyGP; an online access service that is trying
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Another view: of point of care testing

GP Neil Paul reckons he could offer a cheaper, better testing service to patients. If only NHS funding flows didn’t
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Digital health profile: Tim Kelsey

NHS England has announced that Tim Kelsey is to leave his job as director of patients and information in December,
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Hit the road, map

Clinical commissioning groups were unexpectedly given responsibility for leading the NHS’ digital ambitions at the NHS Expo. Rebecca McBeth considers
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Enter the CCG: says thanks

Dr John Lockley argues that it’s not enough for user groups to complain and fix. Sometimes they need to acknowledge
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Joe’s view of choice

Joe McDonald has been to Croatia. Where his yacht lacked the promised wi-fi. Which made him think of his first
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