Three suppliers chosen to supply GP IT software in Scotland

EMIS Health, Microtest and Vision are tasked with developing an IT Managed Services Framework to meet the needs of Scottish
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Data from implantable devices to predict heart failure risk in Manchester

The project will collate data from the devices of 1,000 heart failure patients to better spot the signs of heart
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Artificial intelligence ‘won’t solve all healthcare problems’, new report warns

AI in every day life is “in its infancy” and has a long way to go in the health and
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NHS Highland launches VR headsets to help patients prep for MRI scans

Patients will be given a virtual MRI experience using virtual reality headsets in a bid to reduce the number of
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NHS Digital offers £1m funding for digital social care projects

Ten authorities will receive up to £30,000 to design a digital solution to address specific issues within their service.
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GDE Wirral Hospital recognised for innovation and technology use

The programme recognised Wirral Hospital for effectively using technology to deliver high quality care, through projects like its electronic records.
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Digital outreach programme boosts health of homeless people in Hastings

So far the programme has helped 122 homeless people by using technology to improve how outreach workers respond to their
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CQC appoints first executive level chief digital officer

The CQC has previously had a joint chief digital officer with NHSI, but Mark Sutton’s appointment is the first executive
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NICE recommends digital CBT for young people with mild depression

NICE believes digital services could mean children will avoid lengthy delays in care and also help reduce pressures on the
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Video triage system developed by Kingston University

The 5G-enabled system will provide live footage of patients being transported to hospital, enabling clinicians to make life-saving decisions about
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