NHSE and NICE invite comments on pathway to fast-track MedTech
NHS England and NICE have invited comments on proposals for MedTech developers to fast-track products for use in the NHS.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
This edition of Digital Health’s Coffee Time Briefing includes positive news on whole genome sequencing and a warning about CGM being used by non-diabetics.
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Wandsworth Healthcare, DNV Imatis collaborate to improve patient journey
Wandsworth Healthcare and DNV Imatis have collaborated to help NHS trusts tackle low digital maturity and improve operational efficiency.
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Heriot-Watt University partners with ABHI to advance health tech research
Heriot-Watt University is focusing on accelerating health tech research and development, through a partnership with ABHI.
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No clear NHS digital career pathway, more a ‘career rockface’ says Eccles
Former NHS national CCIO Dr Simon Eccles said that people seeking digital roles in the NHS face a “career rockface” because there is no clear pathway.
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NHS Wales prepares for drone-based blood transfer service
Aerospace innovators will showcase technology as part of a project to prepare NHS Wales for drone-based services for the transfer of blood products.
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Plymouth virtual ward occupancy rate over 80% with plans to expand
University Hospitals Plymouth has confirmed that its virtual ward beds are now over 80% occupied, the best occupancy rate in Devon, with plans to expand.
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Royal Bolton Hospital provides noise-cancelling headphones for patients
Royal Bolton Hospital has introduced noise-cancelling headphones for patients with learning disabilities to help support them in loud and busy environments.
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Movers and Shakers news roundup
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features new chief executives for trusts in west London, Warrington and Halton, and Greater Manchester.
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Junior doctors break strike to assist at sites hit by cyber attack
Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts continue to experience major disruption following the cyber attack on Synnovis.
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