Somerset NHS FT trials AI algorithm for lung cancer diagnosis
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is trialling an AI algorithm to help reduce waiting times between screening and diagnosis for lung cancer cases.
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West Midlands AHSN supports use of digital chest drainage
West Midlands Academic Health Science Network is supporting the use of a digital chest drainage tool to speed patient recovery.
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NHS wants to stop ‘reinventing the wheel’ and involve public in digitisation
A panel of NHS digital leads have told the ConfedExpo audience that frontline digitisation of the NHS must involve the public and patients.
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Delivering virtual wards described as the ‘right thing to do’
The ConfedExpo audience were treated to a session on virtual wards as panelists gave their top tips for delivering them in what is the “most fun job” to do.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service achieves Global Digital Exemplar status
West Midlands Ambulance Service has become one of only two ambulance services in the country to achieve Global Digital Exemplar status.
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Industry news in brief
This industry news in brief covers an award for Huma from Prix Galien International and Aire Logic’s plans for the future coronavirus vaccination programme.
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NHS England guidance asks ICSs to extend or introduce virtual wards
NHS England and NHS Improvement are asking all Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to extend or introduce virtual wards in guidance published in April 2022.
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Milton Keynes University Hospital receives GDE accreditation
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Global Digital Exemplar status in recognition of its digitally advanced approach..
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Brain in Hand awarded NHS grant to support people with autism
Brain in Hand has received nearly £400,000 which will go towards improving the way people with autism are engaged in support services.
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Cohort for 2022 NHS Innovation Accelerator announced
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) has announced the 10 innovators who will receive support to introduce their solutions across England’s NHS.
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