New groups which could be at high risk from Covid-19 identified with tech
Technology which can help clinicians identify new groups which could be at high risk from Covid-19 has been introduced in England.
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Proposed plans will see NHSX merged into ‘transformation directorate’
The CEO of NHSX has said reported proposals to create a ‘transformation directorate’ within the NHS is a “positive step” towards digital transformation.
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Call for audit of social care to create ‘roadmap’ for digitisation
According to TechUK social care has been a “policy no man’s land” with attempts to find sustainable models often proving unsuccessful.
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Twelve suppliers appointed to £800m digital capability for health framework
The framework aims to support public health and other care organisations improve their digital capability as well as provide digital outcomes and services.
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Industry news in brief
Our first industry round-up for 2021 includes news that Jackie Shears, programme director at NHS Digital, has been awarded an OBE.
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Pilot looks into the alignment of NHS and private care data
A pilot, led by NHS Digital and the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN), is looking into the alignment of NHS and private care data.
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Movers and shakers news roundup
The first movers and shakers of 2021 features a new deputy CNIO at NHSX and a former programme director at NHS Digital joining Made Tech.
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Use of digital NHS service soar throughout 2020 due to Covid-19
Figures have revealed that NHS digital services have experienced surge in usage throughout 2020 as people looked to access healthcare remotely.
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How Widening Digital Participation tackled the “digital divide”
Nicola Gill, director of the Widening Digital Participation programme at NHS Digital, explores how the initiative has tried to tackle the “digital divide”.
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Electronic flu vaccine notifications service expanded
A service which sends information about flu vaccinations electronically from pharmacies to GP practices has been expanded ahead of winter.
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