Messages sent to millions of patients via the NHS App have saved the NHS £1.1 million on the cost of previously sending the information via text message in the last year.During 2023/24, approximately 22.5…
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Labour has announced a new partnership with Virgin Media O2, to ensure every child with type 1 diabetes can benefit from the latest technology. Labour also said it will digitise the red book given to…
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A new report from the Digital Coalition has found that while patients in England value the NHS App, some users find the information they can access limiting.The report is based on the findings from…
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In its latest 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance, NHS England has asked systems to continue supporting the levelling up of provider digital maturity across all sectors and confirmed that development of the NHS…
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More than 2.7 million people have already used a new prescription feature in the NHS App since its launch two months ago. The convenient new feature, which was launched in January, allows patients in England…
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More than one million patients have used the national online ‘Register with a GP surgery’ service to register with a GP since its launch 18 months ago.The service, managed by NHS England, allows patients…
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The UK government’s ambitions for the NHS App are likely to focus increasingly on preventative tools and greater use of the platform for messaging, three NHS England officials charged with its expansion told an…
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Secretary of State Victoria Atkins has renewed promises to digitise every hospital, extend use of the NHS app to enable patients to manage all appointments, a new NHS staff app to save on agency…
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The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has embarked on a number of impactful digital initiatives in recent years, with more bold plans underway. Head of digital transformation at the trust, Gavin Newman, speaks…
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County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have launched their Patient Engagement Portal this week in partnership with NHS-owned digital health company Health Call. The trust was able to rapidly implement MyHealthCall PEP, a proven technology…
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