Harrogate NHS Trust employs Ascom smartphones to ‘purge the pager’
15 May 2019
The technology will enable the trust to send customised alerts and critical messages to clinical and support staff on the move.
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Technological and information sharing allow nurses to take the lead
15 May 2019
To mark International Nurses’ Day Caron Swinscoe, NHS Digital’s acting chief nurse, encouraged nurses to continue taking the lead on the digital revolution.
24/7 text messaging services launched to support those in crisis
15 May 2019
The Shout helpline operates 24/7 and connects people in need – those feeling suicidal or suffering a mental health crisis – with trained volunteers.
Barnsley Hospital develops digital whiteboard for patient information
14 May 2019
The ProWard system was developed in-house by the hospitals information team and aims to provide a single point of access for patient care information.
NHS Grampian ditches pagers for faster mobile messaging service
14 May 2019
Staff at NHS Grampian are now able to communicate vital patient information within seconds rather than wasting time trying to find a landline.
Tameside and Glossop employ Civica’s cloud-based solutions
14 May 2019
The software company’s CostMaster cloud solution will provide the trust with a clearer view of its cost data to better inform the board of their finances.
Alcidon enters resellers agreement with Better by Marand
13 May 2019
The provider which alerts hospital staff when patients are at risk of harm as made an agreement to help tackle medication errors.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight adopts continuing healthcare platform
2 June 2026
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) has gone live with the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 June 2026
Today’s briefing features a video-on-demand interpreting service and an AI tool that can estimate a
Birmingham NHS trust to digitise over 235m patient records
2 June 2026
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Miziac will digitise more than 235m patient record
Single patient record could cut 20,000 A&E visits a year, gov claims
1 June 2026
The government has claimed that the single patient record could prevent up to 20,000 A&E
NHS trusts lack support to manage ePMA safety risks, HSSIB says
1 June 2026
A HSSIB report has warned that NHS trusts are being left to manage digital safety
