DrDoctor study reveals why patients miss hospital appointments
23 October 2024
8:30 AM
A report from patient engagement platform supplier DrDoctor has revealed the main reasons why people miss hospital appointments.
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NICE recommends use of AI to detect broken bones on X-rays
22 October 2024
1:30 PM
NICE has recommended the use of four AI technologies to help detect broken bones on X-rays, in addition to a trained healthcare professional.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
22 October 2024
11:30 AM
This Coffee Time Briefing covers a children’s healthtech accelerator in Sheffield and ePMA plans at Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS FT.
Translation tech for patients trialled in Northern Ireland
22 October 2024
11:00 AM
Translation tech is improving communication between staff and non-English speaking patients in the Southern Trust area of Northern Ireland.
Digital health leaders react to 10 year health plan consultation
22 October 2024
8:30 AM
Prime minister Keir Starmer, said that the NHS must make “much more use of technology”, as he launched a consultation on the health service.
Electronic prescription service now live in every Welsh health board
21 October 2024
1:30 PM
The electronic prescription service (EPS) is now available at some GP practices and community pharmacies in every health board in Wales.
Government launches online platform to shape 10 year health plan
21 October 2024
11:00 AM
The government has launched an online platform for members of the public to share ideas to shape its forthcoming 10 year health plan.
Trust reverses £65m EPR procurement decision after court claim
18 November 2024
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has withdrawn its decision to award a
NHSE announces digital eye screening plans for diabetes patients
18 November 2024
NHS England has announced plans to provide digital eye scans in the community for diabetes
Drones deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’
15 November 2024
The first drones have successfully delivered patient blood samples as part of a six-month trial
NHS SBS wins place on contract for provision of cloud-based tech
15 November 2024
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has won a place on a national framework agreement
Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
15 November 2024
Our latest round-up includes Cheshire and Merseyside’s £11.5 million LIMS contract and PAHT’s Oracle Health
