Covid-19: New trial for England’s revamped NHS contact-tracing app
A trial for the new look NHS contact-tracing app has been launched today after NHSX abandoned its initial version in June due to technical faults.
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Emergency planning hub introduced at Birmingham Community Healthcare
A digital emergency planning hub has allowed staff at Birmingham Community Healthcare to make better use of their time during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NHS bosses to develop digital pathways that ‘increase inclusion’
In new guidance issued by NHS England leaders told to review who is using new 111, primary, outpatient and mental health digitally pathways.
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Period of reflection post-Covid-19 is needed to learn about NHS innovation
A period of reflection on what has been learnt in terms of the nature of innovation in the NHS during Covid-19 should take place, a report has said.
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Digital Health Unplugged: August news team debrief
Senior reporter Andrea Downey, editor Hannah Crouch and editor-in-chief Jon Hoeksma look at if the NHS is at a stage to support digital-only primary care.
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Lessons from Covid – what has worked and what hasn’t
The Digital Healthcare Council’s director, Graham Kendall, outlines what has worked during the Covid-19 pandemic and what needs to change.
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Northern Ireland launches UKs first Covid-19 contact-tracing app
The contact-tracing app uses Bluetooth technology to notify users if they have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.
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Is the NHS’ digital transformation at risk?
The coronavirus pandemic has seen a surge in virtual GP vists, Rory Tanner explores why not all tech has lived up to its expectations.
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UKRI offers £5m for research into Covid-19 impact on BAME people
The funding is for ideas that address the vulnerability of BAME groups to Covid-19, or emerging social economic and cultural impacts of the pandemic.
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