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NHSX ‘knew contact-tracing app wouldn’t work on iPhones in April’

25 June 2020

Apple and Google’s APIs only work with a decentralised system, which leaves many iPhones incompatible with the NHS centralised contact-tracing app.

Poll: Did the gov make the right decision about the contact-tracing app?

24 June 2020

In light of the government U-turn on the NHS contact-tracing app, Digital Health News wants the opinion of our readers including whether they agree.

Lack of ‘robust’ digital systems is pilling pressure on GPs

24 June 2020

Lack of robust digital systems and sustainable plans leading to extra work for GPs, a British Medical Association (BMA) survey has revealed.

Covid-19 tracking tool appears on smartphones – but it’s not an app

24 June 2020

The new exposure notification settings are part of an update to the operating systems, which will enable an app to run in the background.

Miiskin releases new tech to help patients track skin changes at home

23 June 2020

Miiskin has released new skin imaging technology to help support patients tracking changes to their own skin from the comfort of their own home.

Tory peer reveals NHS contact-tracing app has cost £11.8m to date

23 June 2020

The NHS contact-tracing app has so far cost £11.8million, the parliamentary under-secretary of state for innovation has revealed in the House of Lords.

Kettering using System C app to help cut Covid-19 transmission rates

23 June 2020

Kettering has mandated the use of System C’s care co-ordination app for clinical referrals and care co-ordination to help combat Covid-19 transmission.