New prescription data for secondary care available to support COVID-19 research
This is a joint press release with NHS Digital.A new data collection that provides information about what medicines are prescribed and administered in hospitals is now available to support COVID-19 r…
Health Secretary unveils fresh investment to digitally transform hospitals across the country
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has unveiled fresh investment for NHS trusts to transform their digital capability.NHSX is funding 32 trusts through its Digital Aspirant programme - designed to help fr…
New simpler and faster assessment process for digital health technologies launched for the NHS and social care
NHSX has today unveiled a new simpler and faster assessment process to help give staff, patients and the public confidence that the digital health tools they use meet NHS standards. The new Digital T…
NHSX statement on Dame Fiona Caldicott
It is with great sadness that NHSX has learnt of the death of Dame Fiona Caldicott, National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care.Matthew Gould, Chief Executive of NHSX, said:“We owe Dame Fiona a…
Smartphone technology in bid to revolutionise early detection of kidney disease
Thousands of patients to benefit from smartphone app that allows them to transmit results to their GP in minutes without leaving home.Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are benefiting fr…
AI at the forefront of efforts to treat coronavirus patients
Patients with COVID-19 are set to benefit from faster treatment, improved outcomes and shorter hospital stays thanks to the use of the latest artificial intelligence. AI imaging d…
NHS begins new search for AI tools to save lives and improve care
Applications for the second round of the AI in Health and Care Award have opened today, it’s been announced by the NHS.Technology companies, researchers and developers are now able to bid …
Care homes to benefit from tech to help residents keep in touch with loved ones
Care homes will be given free iPads to help residents stay connected to their loved ones this winteriPads will stop the spread of the virus by reducing unnecessary visits while sti…
NHS AI Lab To Speed Up Cancer And Heart Care
NHS patients will be among the first in the world to benefit from new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies thanks to a £50m boost announced today.A range of AI-powered innovations whi…
NHS Harnesses Coronavirus Forecasting Tech To Help Save Lives
NHS teams are being given access to cutting-edge predictive technology to help them save lives by forecasting coronavirus hospitalisations. As the Government eases lockdown, the new Joint Biosec…