Dr Tim Ferris: Digital change is ‘really difficult’ but ‘essential’
The new director of transformation at NHS England and Improvement has said digital change in healthcare is “really difficult” but is “absolutely essential”.
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Exclusive: First of its kind strategy to ‘mainstream’ digital clinical safety
The Digital Clinical Safety Strategy aims to help the NHS provide a safer service when using digital technology, through training and better use od data.
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NHS funding: £250m to boost access to ‘cutting edge technologies’
It comes as the government introduced a new health and social care tax to raise an extra £36billion for frontline services over the next three years.
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Amanda Pritchard confirmed as new NHS England chief executive
Amanda Pritchard has been confirmed as the new chief executive of NHS England – and the first female chief executive since the NHS was established in 1948.
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Chief nurse pledges £52m for online maternity records
The provision of online maternity records across England will be overseen by the first national digital midwife, it was announced today.
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Care planning standards updated to support community mental health
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has updated its care planning standard to support community mental health care.
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New NHS CEO expected to ‘drive digital transformation’
Job specifications reveal the new NHS CEO will take on four responsibilities, with the need for digital transformation forming a prominent part of the role.
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iPads to be dished out to ambulance crews across England
Ambulance crews across England are to have access to tens of thousands of iPads in order to give patients the right care faster.
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Movers and Shakers news roundup
Our May edition of Movers and Shakers features appointments at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England and Improvement.
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Virtual wards and AI form part of £160m NHSE funding boost
Devon Integrated Care System (ICS) will use the funding to deliver virtual wards so patients can receive medical support from the comfort of their home.
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