New sector-led service to support digital transformation in social care
The Care Provider Alliance will work to understand current levels of digital maturity in social care assist providers in the adoption of new technologies.
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NHS Digital confirms end of patient data sharing with Home Office
The agreement meant the Home Office could access patient data – including non-clinical information – for the purpose of tracing immigration offenders.
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NHS issues guidance on use of instant messaging apps
The guidance sets out how and in which circumstances doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff can use messaging apps within acute clinical settings.
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Citizen Identity project re-branded as NHS Login
Adam Lewis from NHS Digital also confirmed the NHS App will be rolled out nationwide on a region by region basis from December.
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PRSB publishes first set of standards for community pharmacies and GPs
This first stage sets out what information should be recorded about vaccinations and emergency medicines supplied by community pharmacies.
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Report shows NHS Digital’s diversity challenge remains
NHS Digital’s latest workforce diversity data report reveals the body’s workforce remains primarily white and male, with a persistant gender pay gap.
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Hancock confirms around 500 NHS Digital staff could be axed
The secretary of state for health and social care was questioned by the MP for Leeds Central, Hilary Benn, about the ‘Org2’ redesign.
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Facebook breast cancer screening campaign proves successful
The local initiative, led by NHS Digital, resulted in a 13% increase in the number of women in Stoke-on-Trent attending a screening for the first time.
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University Hospital Southampton showcases GDE successes
Rafael Sorribas from NHS Digital met with staff on Friday to observe the progress that had been made by the trust since it was made a GDE in 2016.
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