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New ‘routemap’ designed to help innovators navigate ‘maze’ to NHS

28 March 2019

The Academic Health Science Networks hope the report will help companies navigate the “innovation maze” to benefits patients.

Open call for digital mental health solutions for young people

28 March 2019

The West of England AHSNand mental health charities have launched Create Open Health, an initiative to help mental health solutions get off the ground.

Data sharing in health apps ‘far from transparent’, BMJ research warns

28 March 2019

App developers legally and routinely share data but evidence suggest many fail to provide privacy assurances around how they share the data, experts said.

Digital tech can be used to reduce loneliness, Vodafone report finds

27 March 2019

It’s often thought that technology isolate older generations but research from Vodafone suggests it can better connect them with friends and family.

Hancock’s chief tech advisor says NHS Digital’s future is solid

26 March 2019

Hadley Beeman, who was appointed by the health and social care secretary in August 2018, said NHS Digital is still of “value to the NHS”, adding “it’s not going anywhere”.

Chair of BHF says data science will ‘transform’ health

26 March 2019

Doug Gurr said the next step in implementing the BHFs “four big bets” included harnessing data science and deploying technology to the frontline.

TestCard scoops win at first ever Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest

26 March 2019

TestCard, which enables individuals to conduct urine tests at home, beat off competition during a fiercely fought final round during Digital Health Rewired.