Outdated NHS cancer screening IT systems ‘woefully inadequate’
20 May 2019
A report by the Public Accounts Committee also found the failing IT systems played a “fundamental role” in missed screening appointments.
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Coordinate My Care publicly launched to give patients greater control
20 May 2019
The platform which is powered by InterSystems’ HealthShare platform, is an NHS service, hosted by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
NHS organisations to be offered discounted access to cloud services
17 May 2019
It is hoped the new model will help trusts, CCGs and other bodies move their IT services towards cloud-first data centres.
Mobile health and apps news in brief
17 May 2019
This month’s mobile app news includes mental health apps topping the list of most frequently used in Salford Royal’s own library.
NHS should ‘prescribe FitBits’ to prevent inequality in health tech
16 May 2019
The Social Market Foundation report found access to improved health outcomes should not be limited by a person’s ability to pay for innovative technology.
NHS 111 online hits one million triage since 2017 launch
16 May 2019
Data from NHS Digital revealed the most common symptoms for which people use NHS 111 online are related to abdominal pain and dental problems.
Harrogate NHS Trust employs Ascom smartphones to ‘purge the pager’
15 May 2019
The technology will enable the trust to send customised alerts and critical messages to clinical and support staff on the move.
Lincolnshire trust chooses patient portal from Healthcare Communications
1 July 2021
Using Healthcare Communications patient engagement portal the trust can now deliver digital appointment letters to
New £12m online platform launched to manage obesity-related illness
1 July 2021
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will provide free online for people with obesity-related illnesses
Peter Thomas appointed CCIO at Moorfields Eye Hospital
30 June 2021
Peter Thomas is due to step into the chief clinical information officer (CCIO) role at
Covid-19 passports to go live in Northern Ireland ‘from next week’
30 June 2021
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health announced its Covid-19 passport could be live by Monday, July
Guy’s and St Thomas’ takes delivery of fourth surgical robot
30 June 2021
Guy’s and St Thomas’ has taken delivery of a fourth surgical robot in a bid
