How can Integrated Care Systems improve digital inclusion?
Sarah Boyd from Norfolk and Waveney Health and Social Care Partnership, explores how her ICS is using digital to improve patient inclusion and more.
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Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes awards digital inclusion contract
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has awarded We Are Digital a contract to conduct a digital inclusion review.
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Another view: of age being a barrier to tech
In his latest column, Neil Paul looks at if age really is a barrier to tech or whether it is down to user interface and experience.
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Surge in digital health tools during Covid-19 ‘led to data divide’
The pandemic contributed to “worsening inequalities” with some people “left behind” in the surge in data-driven technologies, a new report has found.
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London ICSs must shift to ‘blended’ approach to digital care
Research from the Kings Fund found London’s five integrated care systems worked more closely made “massive” digital gains during the 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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£1m digital skills fund to boost diversity in tech talent
The DMCS is supporting for women, disabled people and those from disadvantaged background with aspirations in digital roles with new funding.
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Tinder report backs tech support for people with dementia
Technology can help people living with dementia and their carers, a report by a digital charity has argued.
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Lane Fox calls for free NHS wi-fi
The provision of free wi-fi across the NHS estate is one of four, major recommendations set out by internet entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox in a new report on the digital future of health.
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Lords call for digital inclusion
The UK should have one minister to advance the country’s digital ambitions, according to a report published by the House of Lords that argues better digital skills would also improve employability and health.
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