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Dr Simon Eccles appointed new NHS national CCIO

13 February 2018 11:15 AM

As initially reported by Digital Health News, Dr Simon Eccles has been confirmed as the new NHS national CCIO, replacing Prof Keith McNeil.

South West Yorkshire to become NHS WiFi ‘fast follower’

13 February 2018 11:00 AM

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be one of the first participants of a nationwide scheme to roll out free wi-fi across the NHS.

Phased roll out of SNOMED CT in general practice due to commence in April

13 February 2018 12:05 AM

The implementation of SNOMED CT in general practice is due to commence from April 2018 with a phased roll-out approach, NHS Digital has said.

The Microsoft HoloLens headset using a combination or VR and AR

London surgeons using Microsoft mixed reality tech for safer operations

12 February 2018 2:00 PM

Surgeons in London are using Microsoft HoloLens to look inside patients before they operate on them, in an effort to make procedures safer and more time-efficient.

Smart homes for ageing population could save NHS billions, report claims

12 February 2018 11:00 AM

The NHS could save billions of pounds by installing equipment in the homes of older people to help them remain mobile, according to a report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.