Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
19 November 2024
11:30 AM
Today’s news roundup covers a ChatGPT-based surgical robot trained on surgical videos and an NHS tech recycling initiative in Staffordshire.
News
NHSE CIO calls for trusts to stop developing their own data centres
19 November 2024
11:00 AM
NHS England CIO John Quinn has urged trusts to stop investing in developing their own local data centres and instead move to cloud solutions.
NICE recommends two technologies for tics and Tourette syndrome
19 November 2024
8:30 AM
NICE has recommend two technologies that could reduce the severity of the symptoms of chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome.
SLAM awarded £1.3m for new VR and neurotherapeutics hubs
18 November 2024
1:30 PM
NIHR has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to fund new research technology and equipment.
Trust reverses £65m EPR procurement decision after court claim
18 November 2024
11:00 AM
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has withdrawn its decision to award a £65m EPR contract following a legal challenge.
NHSE announces digital eye screening plans for diabetes patients
18 November 2024
8:30 AM
NHS England has announced plans to provide digital eye scans in the community for diabetes patients, helping to prevent sight loss.
Drones deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’
15 November 2024
1:30 PM
The first drones have successfully delivered patient blood samples as part of a six-month trial at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
Lewisham puts back Cerner go-live
19 March 2014
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has delayed the go-live of Cerner Millennium at Queen Elizabeth
Jr docs need IG training – ICO
19 March 2014
NHS organisations are confused about how to ensure junior doctors get data protection training, a
Wearables to hit health mainstream
18 March 2014
Wellness and fitness activity monitors, such as Fitbit and Nike Fuel, are set to reach
‘Step-up’ the paperless drive – TechUK
18 March 2014
TechUK says a “step-up” in activity is needed if the NHS is to meet health
Birmingham gets Kids conferencing system
18 March 2014
Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has deployed a bespoke touch screen conferencing system to
