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NHS Food Scanner App
12 January 2022

Government launches food scanner app to promote healthier choices

The government has launched a new food scanner app to encourage families to swap some of their food choices for
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1 December 2021

Government white paper commits to more digital care records

A government white paper has committed to ensuring that at least 80% of social care providers have a digitised care
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person on phone
28 October 2021

Government to pilot new app which promotes healthy habits

The government is launching a pilot of an app which will see users wear wrist-worn devices to generate personalised health
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Iceberg
20 May 2021

The NHS AI iceberg: below the surface

A new education focus around AI for healthcare professionals and patients could be the way forward when it comes to
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Nursing
3 February 2021

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,
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Life Sciences Minister Nadhim Zahawi
12 March 2020

£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
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Digital Health Cybersecurity Round-Up
1 February 2019

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
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Matt Hancock
10 July 2018

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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24 May 2018

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.
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7 December 2017

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
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