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Movers and shakers news round-up

16 March 2018

Our latest industry movers and shakers round-ups sees notable appointments at various healthcare organisations in England.

Digital Health partners with PRSB to support health and social care leaders

15 March 2018

The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) and Digital Health Networks have launched a partnership to support NHS and social care leaders in the digital transformation of health and care.

NHS providers given financial incentive to move to e-referrals

15 March 2018

Provider trusts will now only receive payment for outpatient appointments for which the referral was made electronically, in a change intended to encourage use of the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).

PARO the robotic seal one step closer to being introduced to UK hospitals

14 March 2018

PARO, a robotic seal that responds to voice and touch interactions, is a step closer to being introduced to dementia wards following a study involving Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Liverpool technology hub awarded £3.5m to explore 5G in healthcare

14 March 2018

A Liverpool-based innovation centre has been awarded a £3.5 million grant to explore the opportunities afforded by 5G technology in health and social care.

NHS boards to link up health and social care data in Scotland

14 March 2018

From early 2019, NHS Highland, NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland will be able to share information across primary, secondary and social care systems .