Cyber security news round-up
This month’s cyber security news round-up includes new functionality in NHS supply chain tool, the Edge4Health, and a new programme launched to help social care providers be cyber-aware.
Cyber Security
Rewired keynote Jacqueline de Rojas talks technology and silver bullets
Speaking ahead of Rewired 2020, techUK president Jacqueline de Rojas discusses the importance of inclusion in all forms in driving technology forward.
News
North Lincolnshire lung patients first in UK to be offered ‘virtual rehab’
Patients with COPD have the option of taking part in rehabilitation exercises from an immersive beachside environment using a virtual reality headset.
Digital Patient
Movers and shakers news round-up
This month’s movers and shakers covers appointments at Kent and Medway CCG, South West Academic Science Network and Zesty.
News
UCLPartners launches how-to guide for setting up virtual NHS clinics
The online guide, developed in collaboration with NHS clinicians, offers guidance on developing a project plan and business case for virtual clinics.
Digital Patient
Augmented reality predicted to edge out VR in healthcare stakes
AR will succeed its technical cousin in the healthcare market owing to falling costs and more practical applications for clinicians, GlobalData says.
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Edinburgh Uni to launch £20m research centre to transform later life care
The Uni has partnered with Legal & General to offer a 7-year research programme across medicine, life sciences, engineering, informatics and data sciences.
News
Jeremy Hunt to head up health and social care select committee
The former health secretary will lead a group of MPs tasked with scrutinising NHS performance and the policy and expenditure of the Department of Health.
News
New partnership to explore use of robots at North Bristol NHS Trust
The partnership with Bristol Robotics Laboratory will centre on the development of AI and robotics capable of supporting patients at NBT.
Infrastructure
NHSmail wasn’t compliant with own secure email standards for six months
Information sent to Digital Health News reveals that NHSmail did not meet the requirements of NHS Digital’s DCB1596 standard until a week ago.
Cyber Security