Extra funding needed to support digital mental health services, report finds
The £2.3 billion for mental health funding announced in the NHS Long Term Plan is no longer enough to sustain mental health services, a report has found.
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NHS bosses to develop digital pathways that ‘increase inclusion’
In new guidance issued by NHS England leaders told to review who is using new 111, primary, outpatient and mental health digitally pathways.
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North Tyneside CCG partners with Livi to provide online GP services
The new partnership with Livi provides 220,000 patients with access to digital appointments with clinicians without having to leave their NHS practice.
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European Commission to investigate Google’s Fitbit acquisition
An investigation to assess the proposed billion dollar acquisition of Fitbit by Google has been opened by the European Commission.
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Totally remote GP services ‘wouldn’t be in anybody’s best interests’
Chair of the Royal College of GPs recognised the need to continue embracing technology following Covid-19 but cautioned “as long as it’s safe”.
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NHS should continue to invest in digital GPs, says Health Foundation
Digital GP services has proved popular during the pandemic but more research is needed to understand the impact remote consultations have on care.
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Careology launches remote monitoring platform for cancer patients
Careology Professional gives clinicians an evolving 360-degree view of their patients’ health status any time of the day, wherever they may be.
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Free app which helps people navigate Covid-19 is launched
A new free-to-download app to help people navigate the coronavirus pandemic has been launched for Apple and Android devices.
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Digital contact-tracing system supports Wales’ Test, Trace and Protect
The all-Wales system allows people who have tested positive for the virus to input the contact details of close contacts to streamline the process.
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Patients Know Best becomes first PHR integrated into NHS App
Patients Know Best has become the first personal health record to be fully integrated into the NHS App, giving patients direct access via the app.
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