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NHSX denies conflict of interest over DeepMind founder’s advisory role

Mustafa Suleyman was approached by NHSX to help the organisation explore how best to collect patient data, including the use
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North East takes spotlight in June’s regional networks webinar

Digital responses to Covid-19 across the North East will be at the forefront of the next regional networks webinar and
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Analysis of Covid-19 data ‘fails to provide actions to reduce inequalities’

A rapid review of coronavirus data by Public Health England (PHE) found BAME people were twice as likely to die,
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Tech in ICUs: A personal connection when physical contact isn’t possible

Face-to-face contact with ICU staff is vital for family members worried about a patient, but with Covid-19 putting a stop
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Solgari awarded £2.9m contract for part of Wales’ contact-tracing solution

NHS Wales Informatic Service required a supplier whose solution could be “integrated seamlessly” into its Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution.
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Another view: of the Bacon number

In his latest column, Dr Neil Paul revisits the "Bacon number" and why this has led him to creating his
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£150,000 up for grabs in competition for digital Covid-19 responses

Supported by Digital Health Ecosystem Wales, the funding is available for between five and eight projects to rapidly pilot solutions.
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London North West University rolls out virtual visit solution

London North West University Healthcare has deployed a virtual visit solution to help facilitate video calls between patients and their loved
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New test and trace system falls short on roll-out of contact-tracing app

DHSC said work on the contact-tracing app continues following a “positive reception” on the Isle of Wight, but no date
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BCS: Scientific modelling codes should meet independent standards

The computer code behind the scientific modelling of epidemics should meet independent professional standards to ensure public trust, BCS has
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