Boots launches free online NHS repeat prescription service
The service allows customers to directly order their repeat prescription from their GP record and have it sent to Boots for dispensing.
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YouGov survey reveals willingness for patient data to be shared
Research has revealed 71% of people were happy to share their data so long as it is made anonymous and combined with that of other people.
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NHSX CEO weighs in on NHS digitalisation projects
Matthew Gould said the health service was “in danger of creating unrealistic expectation and demand” in terms of digitalisation.
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Digital Health News readers vote in favour of exposing NHS App APIs
Digital Health News ran a poll to ask readers whether they think Matthew Gould’s comments about the app were right or not.
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Movers and shakers news round-up
June’s Movers and Shakers round up features a new chief operating officer at the NHS and appointments at the Northern Health Science Alliance.
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LIVI launch in north west Surrey hailed ‘extremely successful’
The online GP provider allows patients to book an appointment at times that suit them, including during evenings, weekends and on bank holidays.
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NHSE chief exec says data sharing restrictions will enhance safety
Speaking at a conference today, Simon Stevens said trusts have been told not to do “individual side agreements” to “ensure data is being used safely”.
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POLL: Is NHSX CEO right to promote exposing the APIs of the NHS App?
Digital Health News is running a poll asking readers whether they think this approach by Matthew Gould is the right decision.
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Co-op app will allows customers to manage repeat prescriptions
Mobile technology company Apadmi has been tasked with helping to help support the development of the Co-op’s new health app.
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NHSX CEO suggests no more features should be added to NHS App
Matthew Gould has said he was impressed by the “excellent work” being done on the app but added he didn’t want it to be ‘all-singing and all-dancing’.
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