Visionable to connect prisons and hospitals across England
NHS England and NHS Improvement have signed a deal with health tech company Visionable to allow prisoners to securely speak to consultants remotely.
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‘Technical error’ left suppliers ‘omitted’ from remote monitoring framework
The framework is designed to expand access to remote monitoring services once Attend Anywhere’s contract expires in March 2021.
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Dr Harpreet Sood appointed to Health Education England’s board
Previously an associate non-executive director of HEE, Dr Sood will provide independent advice and support to senior HEE officials on key policy decisions.
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Former Tesco CEO appointed as new NHS Digital chair
A former CEO of Tesco’s online outlet has been appointed as the new chair of NHS Digital after Noel Gordon finished his four-year term.
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NHSX turns one: Digital Health News looks back
As NHSX turns one, Digital Health News has looked back on what has happened since the organisation was officially launched.
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NHS launches range of online tools for diabetics to help during Covid-19
A number of online tools for those living with diabetes are now available on the NHS to help people manage their condition during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Recovering Covid-19 patients given devices to spot dips in oxygen levels
Those recovering from Covid-19 are to be given devices which can help spot dips in their blood oxygen-levels while they recover at home.
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NHS partners with tech giants to develop Covid-19 data platform
The platform connects the Government and other national organisations responsible for coordinating the UK’s response to “secure, reliable and timely data”.
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Further suppliers for online primary care services during Covid-19 revealed
NHS England has confirmed the successful bidders of further lots in a confidential 48-hour tender for the immediate provision of online GP services.
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Covid-19: NHS to trial digital passports to free up staff movement
The smartphone-based passports will contain a basic set of credentials that will allow staff to be quickly deployed to different NHS sites where required.
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