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WeMa Life founder touts digital platform as the ‘Amazon for care’

14 February 2018

The founder of WeMa, a digital platform that links up patients with healthcare services, has labelled it ‘the Amazon for care’.

A clinician looks at a mobile device on the ward

Microtest scoops GP systems contract with NHS Wales

13 February 2018

Microtest has been selected as one of two new IT vendors for NHS Wales, following the loss of Emis’s preferred supplier status.

Dr Simon Eccles appointed new NHS national CCIO

13 February 2018

As initially reported by Digital Health News, Dr Simon Eccles has been confirmed as the new NHS national CCIO, replacing Prof Keith McNeil.

South West Yorkshire to become NHS WiFi ‘fast follower’

13 February 2018

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be one of the first participants of a nationwide scheme to roll out free wi-fi across the NHS.

Phased roll out of SNOMED CT in general practice due to commence in April

13 February 2018

The implementation of SNOMED CT in general practice is due to commence from April 2018 with a phased roll-out approach, NHS Digital has said.

The Microsoft HoloLens headset using a combination or VR and AR

London surgeons using Microsoft mixed reality tech for safer operations

12 February 2018

Surgeons in London are using Microsoft HoloLens to look inside patients before they operate on them, in an effort to make procedures safer and more time-efficient.

Smart homes for ageing population could save NHS billions, report claims

12 February 2018

The NHS could save billions of pounds by installing equipment in the homes of older people to help them remain mobile, according to a report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.