Government funds research into VR and AI to tackle drug deaths
The government has awarded £12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
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The government has awarded £12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
This roundup includes Isle of Wight NHS Trust launching a digital consent platform from former Rewired Pitchfest finalist Concentric Health.
Dr Alec Price-Forbes, national CCIO and Helen Balsdon, national CNIO have been announced as keynote speakers for Digital Health Rewired 2025.
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Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show Sajid Javid said the government had decided not
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