High street opticians could spot dementia risk using AI tool
22 January 2025
Researchers are working with high street opticians to develop a digital tool that can predict a person’s risk of dementia from an eye test.
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‘Humphrey’ AI tool launched to streamline NHS and public services
21 January 2025
The government has announced a new package of AI tools, nicknamed ‘Humphrey’ to streamline the NHS and other public services.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 January 2025
Today’s coffee briefing covers the EU’s healthcare cyber security action plan and the UK’s approval of new digital hearing aids.
Two Devon trusts sign contract for Epic EPR
21 January 2025
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have signed a contract with Epic for an EPR.
Public backs technology to improve NHS, says Tony Blair Institute
21 January 2025
A TBI report shows that most members of the UK public who are dissatisfied with the NHS believe that technology could improve it.
Digital Health sells to CloserStill Media
20 January 2025
Digital Health Intelligence has concluded a deal to sell its events, news and networks businesses to CloserStill Media.
NHS trusts warned that ‘legacy debt’ could pose patient safety risk
20 January 2025
CSOs have warned that patient safety could be put at risk by NHS trusts historically failing to comply to digital clinical safety standards.
NHS Digital’s chief nurse wants clinical voice to be ’embedded’ in tech
16 December 2021
Jo Dickson said she wants to help make sure “the clinical voice is embedded within
Sexual health charity goes live with new information system
16 December 2021
A not-for-profit charity in Guernsey has gone live with a new information system for sexual
Leeds Teaching Hospitals creates new app for liver transplant patients
16 December 2021
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is hoping to take its new app for liver transplant patients to
Welsh councils turn to digital in bid to improve telecare service offering
15 December 2021
Over two thirds of councils in Wales are switching from analogue to digital technology to
NHS Covid Pass now required for entry into nightclubs and large venues
15 December 2021
The NHS Covid Pass, available via the NHS App, must now be shown by all
