It’s all about access
David Baker, MD of Clinical Solutions, tells Jon Hoeksma, that his company’s strategy is based on providing the means to access to health services, no matter the point of contact or circumstances.
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GSM Doorbell opens up access to carers
Wireless specialists Waleli are launching a GSM Doorbell product in the UK which reduces response time for emergency calls to house-bound patients. GSM Doorbell is a mobile phone application that allows people to answer their doorbell, talk to visitors and even open the door – whether they are at home or not. As it has the ability […]
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Reports highlight telecare’s popularity
Research studies on the two biggest telecare projects in the UK have highlighted the popularity of the technology among users. One of the reports, Piloting Telecare in Kent County Council: The Key Lessons, focuses on use of telecare in Kent where 550 people are currently piloting a range of telecare interventions. The other study, Smart […]
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New GPS telecare bracelet to go on sale
Canadian mobile technology specialists Medical Intelligence Technologies Inc. has signed a letter of intent with British telecare specialists Tunstall for UK distribution of its GPS-enabled Columba telecare bracelet. The Columba (right) is a watch size bracelet combining a hands-free portable telephone, an intelligent alert system and a global positioning system (GPS). When necessary, it transmits the […]
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Choose and Book set to miss 90% referral target
The Department of Health’s target for 90% of referrals to be made through Choose and Book by next March looks almost certain to be missed, as latest figures reveal every strategic health authority is behind schedule. The statistics show that while the average percentage of bookings made through the system is now 27%, many primary […]
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South Worcestershire signs for Care Enhance Call Centre
South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has selected an advanced call centre triage system for its GP out-of-hours (OOH) service which it also plans to use for remotely managing patients with long term conditions. The new system, called the Care Enhance Call Centre (CECC) will enable the out-of-hours service provider to triage any calls they receive directing callers to the […]
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Strike action threat over NHS Direct cuts
Unison and the Royal College of Nursing are warning they may consider strike action after a consultation into staff cuts at NHS Direct is complete. NHS Direct launched a three-month consultation in May 2006 on proposals to cut capacity due to the service picking up fewer GP Out of Hours contracts than it had […]
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Freeview plans for NHS Direct
NHS Direct is planning to make its interactive digital TV service available via Freeview. The health information service, which recorded its busiest ever month in May, is in negotiations to expand its digital TV service, which is currently only available on Sky, to cover Freeview as well. The health helpline predicts that it gets around […]
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Unwinding the cord
NHS Direct aims to develop its core health advice service to offer a range of remote care additional services to the NHS. Fiona Barr talks to chief operating officer Dr Mike Sadler.
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NHS Direct announces cutbacks consultation
NHS Direct has launched a three month consultation with staff on proposals that will cut around 1,000 existing jobs. Reasons for the cutbacks include lower volumes of calls than expected on the Choose and Book Appointments Line and a smaller volume of GP out-of-hours services than forecast. A statement from the 24-hour health advice and […]
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