TPP brings forward launch of new app amid coronavirus outbreak
TPP has launched a new patient facing app which includes video consultation capabilities, appointment booking and advice on Covid-19.
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Poll results: Readers believe Covid-19 will speed up digital adoption
More than four-fifths of Digital Health readers have said they believe the outbreak of Covid-19 will help speed up the adoption of digital tools.
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NHS Digital to be handed more powers to help counter Covid-19 spread
New powers are to be given to NHS Digital as to help the spread of Covid-19. This includes using data to help clinicians understand more about it.
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EMIS makes GP video consultation service free in coronavirus fight
EMIS has made its video consultation service free to all GPs running its clinical software in a bid to help tackle the spread of coronavirus.
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Sick notes to be automated through NHS 111 to prevent Covid-19 spread
People will be able to provide a note to their employer without having face-to-face contact with GP services, reducing the risk of the virus spreading.
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Inaugural ConfedExpo 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19 spread
In a statement, the organisers of NHS ConfedExpo said they have decided to cancel this year’s ConfedExpo due to rapid spread of Covid-19.
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Health tech suppliers offer support during coronavirus outbreak
Health tech suppliers have stepped in to help the NHS respond to the coronavirus outbreak, including a number of video consultation firms.
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POLL: Will the COVID-19 outbreak help speed up digital adoption?
Digital Health News is asking readers whether they think the spread of COVID-19 will speed up digital adoption across the NHS.
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NHS working with tech giants to battle coronavirus fake news
The NHS has announced it will work with the likes of Google and Twitter to help the public get easy access to accurate NHS information about coronavirus.
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COVID-19: More than one million access NHS 111 support for coronavirus
More than one million people have used a dedicated NHS online support service for coronavirus since it was launched on 4 March, NHS England has said.
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