Quicker access to a contact-tracing app would ‘bolster’ Test and Trace
27 August 2020
Privacy expert Polly Sanderson said the Test and Trace system would likely operate better with an āintegratedā technological solution.
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Three tech providers join forces for enhanced remote consultation platform
27 August 2020
Cognitant, eConsult Health and Q doctor have collaborated on an online tool which provides GP practices with quick access to the three providers platforms.
McKinsey bags Ā£560k deciding “vision” for new NHS Test and Trace body
26 August 2020
A recently published contract revealed McKinsey was paid Ā£563,400 for work focused on ācreating a permanent organisationā to take Test and Trace forward.
Medical Interoperability Gateway extended to urgent care staff in London
26 August 2020
The MIG has been extended to urgent care staff in London so they can give more informed advice to vulnerable patients with Covid-19 symptoms.
Dr Harpreet Sood appointed to Health Education England’s board
26 August 2020
Previously an associate non-executive director of HEE, Dr Sood will provide independent advice and support to senior HEE officials on key policy decisions.
Newham trial of contact-tracing app a ‘step in the right direction’
25 August 2020
Shuri Network co-founder, Dr Shera Chok, said it was ānot clearā why a trial of the app in an ethnically diverse area was not done from the start.
Digital Health Unplugged: Technology in care homes
25 August 2020
Join us as we take a look at the use of technology in care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond as we move towards a digital-ready service.
Health minister apologises for NHSE error on FDP data access
18 June 2026
Health minister Preet Kaur Gill has apologised for NHSEās handling of information provided to the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
18 June 2026
Today’s briefing features Doctify launching in Saudi Arabia and a Scottish medical management platform for
University Hospitals Sussex EDs switch to digital observations
18 June 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has now rolled out digital observations and prescribing in
HSE and System C roll out CareFlow Pharmacy across Ireland
17 June 2026
The HSE and System C have announced the next phase of a national agreement that
Kingās pilots digital prehab for hip and knee replacement patients
17 June 2026
Kingās College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a digital prehab trial for patients awaiting
