Translation tech for patients trialled in Northern Ireland
22 October 2024
Translation tech is improving communication between staff and non-English speaking patients in the Southern Trust area of Northern Ireland.
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Digital health leaders react to 10 year health plan consultation
22 October 2024
Prime minister Keir Starmer, said that the NHS must make âmuch more use of technologyâ, as he launched a consultation on the health service.
Electronic prescription service now live in every Welsh health board
21 October 2024
The electronic prescription service (EPS) is now available at some GP practices and community pharmacies in every health board in Wales.
Government launches online platform to shape 10 year health plan
21 October 2024
The government has launched an online platform for members of the public to share ideas to shape its forthcoming 10 year health plan.Â
One in three GPs say their work computers are ‘not fit for purpose’
21 October 2024
One in three GPs say their work computer is not fit for purpose, while more than 50% report data-sharing challenges, an RCGP survey found.
UK Biobank refutes claim that ârace scienceâ group accessed data
18 October 2024
UK Biobank “strongly” refutes claims that researchers from a ârace scienceâ network obtained volunteers’ sensitive health information.
Government funds research into VR and AI to tackle drug deaths
18 October 2024
The government has awarded ÂŁ12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
Bowel Cancer UK develops text-based support programme
22 December 2021
Bowel Cancer UK has joined forces with text message micro-learning platform GoodCourse, to develop a
AI chatbots could help patients discuss sensitive health conditions
21 December 2021
Research from the University of Westminster has revealed AI chatbots could be used to get
New framework for communication technology is launched
21 December 2021
NHS Shared Business Services has introduced a new framework to help with pre- and post-appointment
Oracle confirms ÂŁ22.4bn acquisition EHR provider Cerner
20 December 2021
Oracle has confirmed it has acquired global electronic health record (EHR) provider, Cerner, in a
Cheshire and Wirral go live with electronic patient record from TPP
20 December 2021
The mental health trust has gone live with an electronic patient record (EPR) from TPP
