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Covid-19 app rolled out across more Greater Manchester care homes

25 February 2021

Care homes across Greater Manchester are now using a digital symptom tracker to monitor Covid-19 to help support residents.

NHS Digital makes improvements to e-referral service following feedback

25 February 2021

NHS Digital has made improvements to the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS), after receiving feedback from GPs and consultants.

NHSX launches criteria to streamline assessment of digital health tools

24 February 2021

NHSX’s Digital Technology Assessment Criteria applies to all digital health technologies and aims to streamline the selection of tools for patients.

Rewired 2021 Day Three – key sessions to look out for

24 February 2021

From putting patients at the heart of connected care to how the NHS has worked with tech giants – there is plenty to listen to during day three of Rewired.

NHS Digital reviewing algorithm after women incorrectly told to shield

24 February 2021

The QCovid model flagged some women previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes as being at “high risk” of Covid-19 on a “precautionary basis”.

Colleagues pay tribute to ‘wise’ and ‘passionate’ Dame Fiona Caldicott

23 February 2021

NHS Digital chief executive Sarah Wilkinson described Dame Fiona as a “phenomenal” woman who “inspired so many” as a senior female leader in the NHS.

Digital Health Unplugged: Who leads on NHS IT?

23 February 2021

The latest edition of Digital Health Unplugged delves into the roles of NHSX and NHS Digital and who should be taking the lead when it comes to NHS IT.