Welsh councils turn to digital in bid to improve telecare service offering
Over two thirds of councils in Wales are switching from analogue to digital technology to enhance their telecare service offering, a report by digital connectivity consultancy, FarrPoint, has revealed.
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Cera to launch 15 digital healthcare hubs across UK
Cera is launching 15 new digital healthcare hubs which will support older and vulnerable people to reduce the risk of hospitalisation and protect the NHS.
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ORCHA reports significant and sustained interest in digital health products
Demand for digital health products soared during the pandemic as patients looked to manage their own care – and interest remains strong in post-lockdown Britain.
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Essex Partnership University launches platform for contact centre
Refero’s platform is being used by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) to drive efficiencies for its mental health contact centre.
Infrastructure
Telehealth stroke care solution rolled out in Northern Ireland
The Telehealth solution enables clinicians to carry out virtual consultations and diagnosis of patients suspected of having a stroke.
Clinical Software
Telehealth solution approved for stroke assessment in Northern Ireland
Health Services Limited’s (HSL) Telehealth system enables clinicians to carry out virtual video consultations and diagnosis of patients.
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Rapid adoption of technology ‘should not be abandoned’ post-Covid
Government “must support” infrastructure needed to assist care providers in switching to technology-enabled care, a report from Public Policy Project found.
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British Gas volunteers who delivered telehealth equipment thanked
Liverpool CCG and a telehealth provider have thanked volunteers from British Gas who helped deliver equipment across the city during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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UH Bristol to expand ‘teledermatology’ service in southwest England
The GDE trust is now carrying out around 4,000 consultations a year through the telehealth service, which has reached patients as far south as Taunton.
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Liverpool technology hub given further £1.48m to explore 5G
Liverpool 5G Health and Social Care already has a number of projects in place following a £3.5m grant last year, including a loneliness gaming and quiz app.
Infrastructure