Driving innovation a key theme at Parliament and Health Tech conference
Representatives from technology companies, NHS organisations and accelerators heard from expert panels about the future of health tech at the event.
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‘Buck stops’ with Matt Hancock to ‘encourage culture of innovation’
More needs to be done to encourage innovation within the NHS ensure widespread early patient access to technology, a Medical Technology Group report found.
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Digital Health Unplugged: Beer, pizza and Rewired
Struggling to scale technology in the NHS? Turns out beer and pizza may hold the key – tune in to Digital Health Unplugged to find out more.
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Robotic heart and 3D ‘map’ among finalists for £30m BHF grant
The charities Big Beat Challenge is a global initiative to galvanise researchers and inspire transformational solutions to tackle cardiovascular disease.
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Norfolk and Norwich move forward with digital transformation plans
The trust has selected several companies to deliver electronic document management services in order to give clinicians access to digital patient records.
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First nine faces of the NHS App revealed to promote uptake
Since September 2019, the number of registered NHS App users has risen from 91,000 to over 220,000, according to NHS Digital.
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Royal College of GPs launches LGBT online training modules for doctors
The suite contains six online training modules that provide GPs access to evidence-based information to deal with the unique LGBT needs.
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Ex-Oxford CIO gets two-year suspended sentence for lying about degree
Peter Knight admitted fraud “intending to make a gain, namely a salary” at Oxford Magistrates’ Court in December and was granted unconditional bail.
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Royal Wolverhampton partners with Babylon for digital-first integrated care
Patients and staff at the trust will use Babylon’s technology to manage care through a free app, which will connect primary, secondary and community care.
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
This month’s mobile apps round-up features news the Smoke Free Plus app is now available to buy through Boots retailers and online.
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