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New GP contract includes increased patient access to digital services

31 January 2019

Part of the contract includes GP practices ensuring that they can offer online consultations by April 2020.

Digital outreach programme boosts health of homeless people in Hastings

31 January 2019

So far the programme has helped 122 homeless people by using technology to improve how outreach workers respond to their healthcare needs.

Southampton Football Club selects BridgeHead for medical image software

31 January 2019

The medical team wanted a solution which supported individual and collaborative working when examining and comparing medical images.

CQC appoints first executive level chief digital officer

30 January 2019

The CQC has previously had a joint chief digital officer with NHSI, but Mark Sutton’s appointment is the first executive role.

NICE recommends digital CBT for young people with mild depression

30 January 2019

NICE believes digital services could mean children will avoid lengthy delays in care and also help reduce pressures on the NHS.

Video triage system developed by Kingston University

30 January 2019

The 5G-enabled system will provide live footage of patients being transported to hospital, enabling clinicians to make life-saving decisions about care.

Former NHS App programme director takes up CIO role at Kettering

29 January 2019

Andy Callow, who has also been head of technology delivery for NHS.UK, has left his position at NHS Digital and will start his new role in the Spring.