Harrogate NHS Trust employs Ascom smartphones to ‘purge the pager’
15 May 2019
2:00 PM
The technology will enable the trust to send customised alerts and critical messages to clinical and support staff on the move.
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Technological and information sharing allow nurses to take the lead
15 May 2019
11:00 AM
To mark International Nurses’ Day Caron Swinscoe, NHS Digital’s acting chief nurse, encouraged nurses to continue taking the lead on the digital revolution.
24/7 text messaging services launched to support those in crisis
15 May 2019
12:05 AM
The Shout helpline operates 24/7 and connects people in need – those feeling suicidal or suffering a mental health crisis – with trained volunteers.
Barnsley Hospital develops digital whiteboard for patient information
14 May 2019
2:00 PM
The ProWard system was developed in-house by the hospitals information team and aims to provide a single point of access for patient care information.
NHS Grampian ditches pagers for faster mobile messaging service
14 May 2019
11:00 AM
Staff at NHS Grampian are now able to communicate vital patient information within seconds rather than wasting time trying to find a landline.
Tameside and Glossop employ Civica’s cloud-based solutions
14 May 2019
12:05 AM
The software company’s CostMaster cloud solution will provide the trust with a clearer view of its cost data to better inform the board of their finances.
Alcidon enters resellers agreement with Better by Marand
13 May 2019
2:00 PM
The provider which alerts hospital staff when patients are at risk of harm as made an agreement to help tackle medication errors.
MHRA issues guidance on medical device surveillance regulation
22 January 2025
MHRA has issued fresh guidance to help medical device manufacturers prepare for upcoming regulatory changes.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 January 2025
Today’s coffee briefing covers the EU’s healthcare cyber security action plan and the UK’s approval
Digital Health sells to CloserStill
20 January 2025
Digital Health Intelligence has concluded a deal to sell its events, news and networks businesses
NHS trusts warned that ‘legacy debt’ could pose patient safety risk
20 January 2025
CSOs have warned that patient safety could be put at risk by NHS trusts historically
Cyber attack cost Synnovis estimated £32.7m in 2024
20 January 2025
The cyber attack on pathology provider Synnovis cost an estimated £32.7 million in 2024, company
