NHS bosses to develop digital pathways that ‘increase inclusion’
In new guidance issued by NHS England leaders told to review who is using new 111, primary, outpatient and mental health digitally pathways.
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North Tyneside CCG partners with Livi to provide online GP services
The new partnership with Livi provides 220,000 patients with access to digital appointments with clinicians without having to leave their NHS practice.
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Digital Health Unplugged: August news team debrief
Senior reporter Andrea Downey, editor Hannah Crouch and editor-in-chief Jon Hoeksma look at if the NHS is at a stage to support digital-only primary care.
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Totally remote GP services ‘wouldn’t be in anybody’s best interests’
Chair of the Royal College of GPs recognised the need to continue embracing technology following Covid-19 but cautioned “as long as it’s safe”.
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Answer Digital to continue delivering NHS Integrating Care Programme
The NHS has partnered with Answer Digital for the next phase of development for the programme, which will run until March 2021.
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Northern Ireland launches UKs first Covid-19 contact-tracing app
The contact-tracing app uses Bluetooth technology to notify users if they have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.
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UKRI offers £5m for research into Covid-19 impact on BAME people
The funding is for ideas that address the vulnerability of BAME groups to Covid-19, or emerging social economic and cultural impacts of the pandemic.
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NHS should continue to invest in digital GPs, says Health Foundation
Digital GP services has proved popular during the pandemic but more research is needed to understand the impact remote consultations have on care.
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Calls for government to invest in local data sharing to recover from Covid
The Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) have said investment in local data sharing programmes is “vital” to fighting future pandemics.
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