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31 October 2024
Today’s news round-up covers a pioneering ultrasonic blood pressure monitor and NHS Confederation’s take on the Autumn Budget 2024.
News
Trial finds digital avatars reduce distressing voices in psychosis
31 October 2024
A trial has found that digital avatars can help people with psychosis reduce the distress and frequency with which they hear voices.
Digital health sector reacts to Autumn Budget NHS investment
31 October 2024
Leaders from across the digital health, care and technology sectors have reacted to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget.
Chancellor pledges more than ÂŁ2bn for NHS tech and digital
30 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to invest more than ÂŁ2bn in NHS technology and digital in the Autumn Budget.
Liverpool project integrates social housing data and NHS records
30 October 2024
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Prima Group are leading a project that integrates social care housing data into NHS records.
AI software improves odds of good maternity care by 69%, say researchers
30 October 2024
Women are more likely to receive good care during pregnancy when AI and other clinical software tools are used, researchers have found.
Government announces ÂŁ1.5bn to cut NHS elective waiting lists
29 October 2024
The government has announced ÂŁ1.5bn in capital funding for surgical hubs and scanners to deliver an extra 2 million NHS appointments a year.
NatWest launches menopause support for staff through health app Peppy
5 September 2022
NatWest Group has launched menopause support for their staff through Peppy, a digital health app
Health secretary argues for scaled innovation and better use of the NHS App
2 September 2022
In what could be his final address as health secretary, Steve Barclay set out the
Industry news in brief
2 September 2022
The latest roundup includes a new solution being deployed in Milton Keynes and Ethical Healthcare
Accurx patient SMS messaging reduces waiting list in Leicester
1 September 2022
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trustâs (UHL) use of Accurxâs patient messaging has seen its
Amazon reportedly ‘closing down its primary care service’
31 August 2022
An internal memo has revealed the company has determined that Amazon Care was not âthe
