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First EPS release two trusts announced

Five primary care trusts will go live with release two of the Electronic Prescription Service from October, NHS Connecting for
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North London trusts link sites with fast network

Camden and Islington ICT Shared Services has deployed a new internet protocol virtual private network (IPVPN) from ntl:Telewest Business to
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No new money for GPSoC – now due July

Funding for the GP Systems of Choice initiative will come from existing Connecting for Health funds rather than new funds,
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DH survey finds improvement in patient choice

Almost half of patients referred to hospital by their GP can recall being offered choice, according to the latest results of the Department
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Choose and Book, 152 PCT stories

In the latest article from the clinicians leading Connecting for Health, Dr Mark Davies the clinical director for Choose and
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Bury PCT becomes second site for summary care records

More than 20 GP practices from Bury Primary Care Trust (PCT) have become the second early adopter site for the
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PCT uses iPlato for children’s jabs reminders

A South London PCT has used the iPlato text messaging system to remind parents that their child requires a booster
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Newham council tracks health equipment

The London Borough of Newham’s integrated community equipment service (ICES) has chosen Ethitec’s ELMS2 software to manage all the loans
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Nottingham telehealth pilot underway

Nottingham City Primary Care Trust has begun piloting a new telehealth scheme to help patients with long term conditions monitor
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DH releases details of choice at referral policy

The Department of Health has released details of how its choice at referral policy will be extended via Choose and
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