Report reveals digital health technology must be accessible for all
In order to be successful, digital health technology must be accessible to all while still maintaining human aspects of healthcare, a new report has said.
Digital Patient
£10m Innovation scheme launched to tackle long-term conditions
The Innovation Scholars Scheme will support collaboration between researchers and industry in the development of new wearable health devices, diagnostic devices and personalised medicines.
Digital Patient
Cyber security news round-up
This month’s round up features news that University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has been hit by more than 140 cyber attacks in the last five years.
Cyber Security
Matt Hancock named as health secretary in cabinet reshuffle
The departing Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt, claimed his successor has a ‘brilliant understanding of the power of technology’.
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Medopad among companies benefiting from government trade support
In May, the London-based company signed two new deals with healthcare organisations in Singapore and Bahamas, creating 100 jobs across Britain.
AI and Analytics
Government announces Life Sciences Sector Deal
The government has announced it is partnering up with the life sciences sector to ensure the UK is at the forefront of developing medical technologies.
Digital Patient 2
More cities to control health budgets
Chancellor George Osborne has opened the way for more big cities to take control of local healthcare budgets.
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Prisoners ‘Breaking Free’ Online
The Breaking Free Online programme is to be piloted in prisons, as part of a government ‘virtual campus’ to give prisoners access to life and employment skills.
News
Government to mandate NHS digitisation
The government wants to mandate NHS England to support the health service to go digital by 2018.
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Gov boosts 3D printing projects
The government has announced the winners of a £14.7m fund to develop 3D printing projects such as facial implants for patients suffering from head trauma.
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