Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
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 Ā£1.3m for new VR and neurotherapeutics hubs
18 November 2024
1:30 PM
NIHR has awarded Ā£1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to fund new research technology and equipment.
Trust reverses Ā£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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has withdrawn its decision to award a Ā£65m EPR contract following a legal challenge.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 Guyās and St Thomasā
15 November 2024
1:30 PM
The first drones have successfully delivered patient blood samples as part of a six-month trial at Guyās and St Thomasā NHS Foundation Trust.
Calls for single database of consultants reignited after Ian Paterson inquiry
5 February 2020
The Ian Paterson inquiry accused the NHS and private healthcare sector of āwilful blindnessā and
Genomics England recruiting for new Chief Digital Officer role
5 February 2020
The chief digital officer will work alongside Genomics England chief executive, the CIO and chief
UCLPartners launches how-to guide for setting up virtual NHS clinics
5 February 2020
The online guide, developed in collaboration with NHS clinicians, offers guidance on developing a project
NHSX places bet on former William Hill CTO
4 February 2020
David Turner, who has previously worked as CTO at William Hill, will take up the
Augmented reality predicted to edge out VR in healthcare stakes
4 February 2020
AR will succeed its technical cousin in the healthcare market owing to falling costs and
