Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
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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 £2bn for NHS tech and digital
30 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to invest more than £2bn 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 £1.5bn to cut NHS elective waiting lists
29 October 2024
The government has announced £1.5bn in capital funding for surgical hubs and scanners to deliver an extra 2 million NHS appointments a year.
University Hospitals Plymouth pioneers smart watches for Parkinson’s
29 April 2022
University Hospitals Plymouth has worked with Plymouth University to pioneer a new way to monitor
eConsult CEO on the ICS impact on healthcare IT and the AI potential
29 April 2022
The CEO of eConsult, has spoken about what the introduction of ICSs could mean for
Movers and Shakers news roundup
29 April 2022
Our latest edition of Movers and Shakers features appointments at South West London Health &
Health and Care Bill given Royal Assent and becomes law
28 April 2022
The Health and Care Bill has become law and includes measures which are targeted at
Hertfordshire Partnership uses Green Plan to support digital transformation
28 April 2022
Hertfordshire Partnership University has unveiled its Green Plan – which includes driving digital transformation to
