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NHSX ‘working on second tracing app using Apple and Google tech’

13 May 2020

Talks have reportedly intensified between NHSX and Apple and Google, including how the NHS might change its course on contact-tracing.

St Helen’s and Knowsley implements Refero’s telehealth solutions

13 May 2020

Since the introduction of Refero’s technology in the stroke review service the trust saw ‘did not attend’ rates drop from 25% to just 10% in six months.

Digital Health poll reveals reader’s opinions on NHS contact-tracing app

12 May 2020

Digital Health News asked our readers what they thought of the contact-tracing app and the results revealed they don’t believe the NHS has been transparant.

Healthy.io launches smartphone urine test for women

12 May 2020

A smartphone urine test for women with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), which can be carried out at home, has been developed by Healthy.io.

Online portal launched to help care homes access Covid-19 tests

12 May 2020

A new online portal which aims to make it easier for care homes to arrange deliveries of coronavirus test kits has been by the government.

Clinical teams at two London hospitals using new Covid-19 software

11 May 2020

A new piece of software is helping clinical teams at Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals monitor and tracks the progress of Covid-19 patients in ICU.

NHSX ‘ignored communications about flaws in Bluetooth contact-tracing’

11 May 2020

A computing company has raised several concerns with Bluetooth contact-tracing, instead suggesting a system based on QR Codes would be more effective.