National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

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Ben Standeven, from SCALE talking to a nurse about Pocketalk
17 December 2024

Southampton GPs trial handheld translation device for patients

A network of GP surgeries in Southampton have boosted communication with non-English-speaking patients following a trial of Pocketalk.
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A woman wearing a Neurotherapeutics device sitting at a laptop
18 November 2024

SLAM awarded £1.3m for new VR and neurotherapeutics hubs

NIHR has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to fund new research technology and equipment.
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Cancer Research Center Medical Laboratory: Close Up of a Set of Desktop Computer Monitors Showing CT Scans Of Human Brain. Specialist Studying Brain
11 October 2024

NHS trusts awarded £30m for new medical and research tech

The NIHR has awarded 36 NHS organisations £30 million to fund new medical technology and research equipment.
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A photo showing a birds-eye view of a cup of coffee, with the words "Digital Health coffee time" in white text overlaid in the foreground
1 October 2024

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Today's Coffee Time Briefing covers AstraZeneca's new AI tool and figures on the impact of the cost of living crisis
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Girl using laptop
9 September 2024

Digital test for ADHD diagnosis approved for use in the NHS

The NHS is now using a digital test to speed up the diagnosis of ADHD in children, following trials by
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Science secretary Peter Kyle
26 July 2024

Government announces £100m for quantum research hubs

The government has announced £100m funding for five research hubs that will develop quantum technologies for healthcare and cybersecurity.
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OneLondon health data projects
21 March 2024

OneLondon approves Data at Scale for Improvements projects

Three Data at Scale for Improvements projects have been approved by OneLondon, to deliver improved health outcomes for Londoners.
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