The benefits of adopting a user centred design approach
Matt Edgar, associate director of design and user research at NHS Digital, explores the benefits of adopting a user centred design approach.
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Digital technology keeps dementia patients connected with loved ones
The Leeds Dementia Pathfinder programme provided technology such as iPads and Alexa devices to carers in care homes, hospitals wards and support groups.
Digital Patient
NHS login launches new precheck service to speed up applications
Access to apps and services via NHS login has been made easier after a new process was introduced which allows photo ID to be checked in advance.
Digital Patient
£800m tender launched for NHS digital solutions framework
The tender covers the provision of digital outcomes and supporting services for NHS Digital and other public sector health and social care bodies.
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Clinical patient discharge summaries to be sent electronically to GPs
The first of its kind trial at Dorset County Hospital saw more than 4,000 structured FHIR messages sent to four GP practices.
Clinical Software
Industry news in brief
This month’s industry round-up features news NHS Digital is rolling out electronic notifications from community pharmacies.
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NHS reported tens of thousands of malicious emails in one month
Data from NHS Digital has shown that the NHS received tens of thousands of malicious emails in just in one month during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cyber Security
Answer Digital to continue delivering NHS Integrating Care Programme
The NHS has partnered with Answer Digital for the next phase of development for the programme, which will run until March 2021.
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Industry news in brief
This month’s industry round-up features news an NHS Digital director has been nominated for a British ex-Forces in Business Award.
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