New wearables trial allows COPD patients’ to be monitored at home
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde believes the trial will result in fewer hospital visits for COPD patients – which costs about £6,000 per admission.
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More than 2,600 patients sign up for NHS App in beta trial
Leanne Summers, digital strategy delivery lead for NHSE, also said that of the 2,650 only 270 (10%) had actually booked appointments through the app.
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NHS Digital launches £4.8m funding for digital social care programmes
The grant is for products that have already been piloted in local areas, or have a strong evidence base, with a view to implementing them in larger areas.
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New ‘crisis cards’ use augmented reality to provide mental health support
Simply using a smartphone to download the Zappar app, a patient can scan a card which brings to life an augmented reality human who can offer support.
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East London GP surgery introduces text message service for patients
Woodgrange Medical Practice in Forest Gate, Newham, has introduced AccuRx’s Chain SMS which reduces the need for letters and phone calls.
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Open call for digital mental health solutions for young people
The West of England AHSNand mental health charities have launched Create Open Health, an initiative to help mental health solutions get off the ground.
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Digital tech can be used to reduce loneliness, Vodafone report finds
It’s often thought that technology isolate older generations but research from Vodafone suggests it can better connect them with friends and family.
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Chair of BHF says data science will ‘transform’ health
Doug Gurr said the next step in implementing the BHFs “four big bets” included harnessing data science and deploying technology to the frontline.
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Sleep-deprived Londoners to benefit from Sleepio app
The app is available on the NHS in the capital after being selected as a partner by the Good Thinking Service which aims to improve Londoner’s well-being.
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GP apps need ‘back-up plan’ in cases of suspected sepsis, new guidance says
Sepsis can be a notoriously difficult infection to spot, which raises the question: Do GP apps pose a risk the infection will be overlooked?
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