NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, have launched an app to help women across the region find trusted health information, forming part of Cheshire and Merseyside Women’s Health Strategy, launched in March 2024. To app provides women in Cheshire and Merseyside with a “convenient one-stop shop for trusted sources of women’s health […]
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University Hospital Southampton launches project linking health records and road crash data
A partnership between University Hospital Southampton and TRL, a global centre for innovation in surface transport and mobility, has launched with an aim to reduce road deaths by linking health records and road traffic collision data. Funded by £500,000 from the Department for Transport and the Road Safety Trust, the […]
Increase in patients using online self-referral services across NHS Mid and South Essex ICS
NHS Mid and South Essex ICS has reported a 34.8 per cent increase in the number of patients using its minor eye conditions online self-referral service over the past year. The online process allows patients to self-refer and access an optometrist for a range of minor eye conditions without needing […]
In focus: NHSE’s approach to cloud outlines strategy, adoption, exit plans
NHS England has outlined its NHS cloud strategy, recognising the need for cloud to support modernisation, enable innovation and provide strong foundations. The guidance details an approach to the cloud, exploring the current NHS cloud strategy and adoption plan, guidance on migration and exit strategies, policies, and best practice. NHSE […]
NHS England’s 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance promises “greater financial flexibility” and increased local autonomy, with focus on local prioritisation, reducing waiting times, improving access
NHS England has published its 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, with a focus on local prioritisation and planning, reducing wait times, improving access and patient flow, and more. In a foreword by Amanda Pritchard, the chief executive highlighted improvements in services and productivity, but noted that in areas like elective […]
Panel discussion: Utilising data to transform primary care, support operational efficiencies, and improve outcomes
For a recent HTN Now panel discussion, we were joined by a panel of experts from across the health sector to discuss how general practice, PCNs, and ICBs can utilise data and leverage technology to support operational efficiencies and improvements across primary care. Panellists included Kathryn Salt, assistant director of primary […]
HTN Now Awards 2024/25: meet the winners!
HTN Now Awards Ceremony Welcome to the big reveal of the HTN Now Awards, sponsored by CCube Solutions! At long last, we are delighted to share our winners with you. First, we’d like to thank our wonderful cohort of judges for helping to review each entry. The panel of judges […]
Scotland’s First Minister’s speech: Scottish health and social care app roll-out to start end of 2025
In a speech this week at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, outlined plans around innovation, the Scottish health and social care app, Hospital at Home, and “better use of data”, as well as the potential for new technologies such as AI and robotics to “modernise” […]
Five innovation projects across Northern Ireland and Wales win share of £1 million
Five projects across Northern Ireland and Wales have been awarded a share of £1 million as part of the SBRI Cancer Challenge, which seeks innovations with the potential to offer earlier and faster diagnosis, reduced waiting times, and improved treatment for cancer patients. The five innovations include CYTED Ltd’s early […]
Ransomware consultation on mandatory incident reporting and ban on payments opens
A consultation has opened to explore proposals to increase incident reporting and reduce payments to cyber-criminals, with the aim of reducing the threat posed by malicious ransomware software. The government recognises that whilst “it may seem like a necessary evil to pay a ransom” to end disruption and resume normal […]
