Online NHS platform to tackle elective surgery backlog set to be launched
NHS patients will soon have access to the My Planned Care platform, to provide them with personalised advice ahead of planned surgery and give transparency.
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Industry news in brief
Digital Health News’ industry round-up brings you news of a Covid remote ward platform and a trust’s new quality and compliance platform.
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More startups added to Yorkshire and Humber accelerator programme
This year’s participants in Yorkshire & Humber’s Academic Health Science Network’s digital health accelerator, Propel@YH, will focus on Covid recovery.
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ORCHA reports significant and sustained interest in digital health products
Demand for digital health products soared during the pandemic as patients looked to manage their own care – and interest remains strong in post-lockdown Britain.
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Digital Transformation: Has Covid enabled tomorrow’s world today?
In a piece for Digital Health, Chelsea and Westminster’s Bruno Botelho, explores whether Covid has helped enable innovation.
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Chelsea and Westminster launch Acute Covid app for NHS staff
An app which supports NHS staff redeployed to care for Covid patients has been launched by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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Government launches Covid Pass Verifier app for businesses
An app has been launched by the government to provide a fast and secure way for people to demonstrate their Covid pass is valid.
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Guy’s and St Thomas’ text message service helps patients share anxieties
A study from Guy’s and St Thomas’ revealed that cancer patients were more likely to share anxieties about their health if completing questionnaires by text
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Livi becomes first online GP provider rated ‘outstanding’ by CQC
Following a comprehensive inspection by the regulator, Livi was awarded an ‘outstanding’ rating in two out of five category questions.
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Apple to introduce new health insights with iOS 15 launch
Apple is bringing advanced consumer health and wellness insights to its users plus the ability to share data with loved ones, with the launch of iOS 15.
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