Kingston Hospital now more digitally mature with launch of patient portal
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has enhanced its digital maturity by launching a new Patient Portal to put patients in control of their healthcare.
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Macmillan Cancer Support teams up with Big Health
Macmillan Cancer Support has teamed up with Big Health to offer cancer patients free access to apps that support mental health.
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myGP adds Pharmacy2U delivery service for repeat prescriptions
The myGP app has added another delivery service to its platform, welcoming Pharmacy2U for users looking for repeat prescriptions.
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Two midlands NHS trusts end partnerships with Babylon
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have both ended their partnerships with Babylon.
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Northern Lincolnshire and Goole go digital for admission letters
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is switching to digital letters to notify patients of their upcoming hospital admissions.
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NHS England launches remote monitoring initiative for heart failure
NHS England is seeking early adopters for its Managing Heart Failure @Home scheme which will use remote monitoring technology to support patients.
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Amazon to buy One Medical for approximately £3.3bn
One Medical makes it easier for patients to schedule their appointments, renew prescriptions and ultimately advance health outcomes.
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ORCHA research identifies privacy issues with period tracking apps
Research from ORCHA has revealed privacy flaws with period tracker apps – with 84% sharing sensitive data with third parties.
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NHS App handles 16million repeat prescriptions over the last year
The NHS App handled over 16m repeat prescriptions over the past 12 months, as patients look to self manage their health with the digital tool.
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NHS website registers 500% increase in visits for heat exhaustion advice
The NHS website saw a massive increase in visits to its page on heat exhaustion advice, ahead of the current extreme temperatures.
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