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NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app ‘delayed until June’

21 May 2020

Health secretary Matt Hancock had previously said the app would be rolled out by mid-May, as had NHSX chief Matthew Gould.

Digital Health Summer Schools to go virtual for 2020

21 May 2020

The Digital Health Summer Schools have gone virtual this year, with two days of online learning, networking and collaboration expected to take place.

App provides on-the-spot mental health crisis support

21 May 2020

A team of trained mental health professionals will offer direct video support to responders and patients in a bid to reduce unnecessary A&E attendances.

Centralised approach to contact-tracing app ‘based on shaky assumptions’

20 May 2020

Privacy expert Polly Sanderson told Digital Health News there were “serious issues” associated with relying on the self-reporting of symptoms.

Three Scottish trusts trial Covid-19 contact-tracing software

20 May 2020

The pilot will allow the trusts to test the software, which will be used by contact tracers to collect the information they need digitally.

Seven NHS trusts using video calling platform for virtual visits

20 May 2020

Seven NHS Trusts are using technology developed by WiFi SPARK in to help connect hospital patients with their loved ones during the coronavirus outbreak.

Draft bills calls for greater assurance of privacy in contact-tracing app

19 May 2020

If the bill becomes law, government would be required to set up an independent contact-tracing app Privacy Tzar to monitor its use and deal with complaints.