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A person on their phone using Skype
5 June 2019

‘Skype doctors’ prevent 3,000 A&E visits in Manchester

The on-call Skype NHS team takes around 8,000 calls per year from wardens working in sheltered accommodation, care home staff
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Skype and teleconsultation are not synonymous
16 April 2019

How can we make teleconsultation work for the NHS?

The argument that the NHS should use more video calling technologies is frequently made. But there needs to be an
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15 November 2018

NHS England medical director calls for trusts and CCGs to embrace Skype

Stephen Powis is calling for the NHS to use technology to help the outpatient system and says now is the
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A person on their phone using Skype
8 February 2018

NHS to offer Skype consultations for new mums affected by mental ill health

New mums who experience mental ill health are to be given access to consultations through Skype as part of further
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30 June 2017

GDE profile: Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

At Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, there is a desire to use GDE status to support the "easyjetifying"
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Taking Big Steps with Skype in the STP
12 May 2017

Improving Services at Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is using Skype for Business connecting clinicians, patients, care teams & health professionals.
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digital patient
17 November 2016

Digital patient services offer ‘bright hope’ – Nuffield

However enthusiasm for wearables, remote monitoring and video consultations needs to be tempered by lack of clear evidence, the Nuffield
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Primary care staff are advised to leave systems switched off this morning
4 November 2016

GP video consultation to be rolled out next year

GPs across Greater London and surrounding counties will be provided with access to video consultations software, with hopes it will
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Primary care staff are advised to leave systems switched off this morning
6 June 2016

GPs embracing phone but not Skype consultations

GPs remain resistant to politicians' calls to adopt Skype consulting, with many citing poor technology and a lack of patient
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29 February 2016

Skype increases support for diabetes patients

The introduction of Skype appointments for diabetes appointments in Newham has slashed non-attendance rates in the borough and patients say
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