Digital transformation in healthcare
Majority of GPs believe assistive technology could help dementia patients
Two-thirds of doctors in the UK have said they want to prescribe technology to their dementia patients to help them…
Virtual wards have a positive impact on COPD patients and costs, says report
An NHS England-commissioned study has found that patients and staff have had positive experiences with virtual wards. The model has…
‘Outdated’ IT equipment and digital skills gap hinder NHS digital transformation – MPs
Legacy IT systems and challenges in building an inclusive digital health service have "frustrated" the progress of NHS digital transformation,…
NICE virtual ward guidelines coming in autumn 2023 to help NHS England meet targets
Virtual wards are set to become a reality for more patients in the UK with the National Institute for Health…
Only ‘handful’ of health and care authorities are using digital care solutions
Only a handful of public services are delivering digital care in people's homes at scale, according to a new report.…
NHS England plans to create 3,000 additional ‘virtual ward beds’ this year
NHS England is looking to free up more beds and speed up patient discharge using "virtual wards" with the agreement…
Infrastructure and attitudes hinder NHS digital transformation
NHS employees say that greater technology investment and digital transformation in the UK's health service can attract a younger workforce,…
NHS Digital merges with NHS England – what does this mean for the health service’s IT?
NHS Digital has now merged with NHS England, with the latter taking responsibility for all its activities including running national…
Not ready for take-off? NHS drone trials could be short-lived
Two further NHS drone trials have been announced by NHS England and NHS Scotland this week, as the health service…
Does online therapy work?
Our brains crave company. Although, as human beings, we are perfectly capable of conducting daily activities in a solitary fashion,…