Leed’ing the way as Britain’s healthcare innovators
Leeds has been recognised as leaders in health innovation and has claimed fifth place overall, second UK Smart Cities Index.
News 3
Mobile health and apps news in brief
This month’s round-up of healthcare apps includes a new ‘brisk walking’ app created by Public Health England to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
News
‘Why we need set standards’, explains PRSB chair Maureen Baker
Professional Records Standard Body newly appointed chief exec explains the importance of setting care record standards across the healthcare system.
Shared Records
NHS England chief exec calls for Brexit funding pledge to be honoured
NHS England chief exec calls for Brexit NHS funding pledge to be honoured at this year’s NHS Providers conference in Birmingham.
News
Orion Health develops integrated digital care record for Doncaster CCG
NHS Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group signs contract with Orion Health to develop integrated digital care record to support older people at home.
Infrastructure
National digital pathology pilot announced for Scotland
Philips, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothian announce a collaborative pilot at EHI Live for a national digital pathology service for Scotland.
Clinical Software
Cybersecurity news round-up
This month’s cyber security industry round-up covers the National Audit Office’s report on WannaCry and how more people needed to combat cyber security skills gap.
Cyber Security
WannaCry: NHS England stresses need for better communications
NHS Digital and NHS England admit more needs to be done in establishing a better communication process to prevent cyber-attacks.
Cyber Security 5
New self-test service for heart patients in Manchester
Patients with long-time heart conditions can now monitor themselves at home by using a handheld device.
Digital Patient 5
‘No process in place to fund’ Ireland’s Euro 850m electronic health record
A revolutionary change in Ireland’s healthcare system is on its way – but the process to fund an electronic health record proves to be a challenge.
Clinical Software 3