The concept of an online ‘metaverse’, whereby a new, interconnected virtual reality could be created to facilitate many aspects of human and social life, is one which has been excitedly welcomed by many across the tech sector and beyond. The metaverse has been touted as a kind of ‘3D social […]
Case Studies
Virtual reality and health tech: what’s happening?
The advancement of virtual reality (VR) technology has led to many exciting developments with vast applications to the field of healthcare and beyond. Currently, studies are ongoing into the potential uses for this technology, including in pain management, surgical training, mental health therapy, physical rehabilitation, and more. As the technology […]
Eastern AHSN and Suffolk and North East Essex ICS on developing a culture of innovation
NHS England has shared a case study describing how Eastern Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) and Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) ICS have come together to fund a Head of Innovation role, as part of a shared vision to cultivate a culture of innovation across the health and care system. […]
Feature: #HealthTechToShoutAbout
The health tech industry has rallied to support health and care over the past few weeks. As part of the HTN #HealthTechToShoutAbout feature series, supported by Highland Marketing, we spoke to 6 health tech suppliers to hear more about their recent work in response. Please click on an image below […]
Feature Part Two: How tech is supporting the COVID-19 crisis
As part of our continued coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, in this part two feature we take a look at some of the innovative health tech companies that are supporting the NHS, patients and staff alike in the current crisis. In this feature series supported by Highland Marketing, we hear […]
Feature Part One: How tech is supporting the COVID-19 crisis
As part of our continued coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, we take a look at some of the innovative health tech companies that are supporting the NHS, patients and staff alike in the current crisis. In this feature supported by Highland Marketing, we hear from companies across health and care […]
Industry View: Digital Health Technology Standard published by NHSX
NHSX last month published a draft Digital Health Technology Standard and called for feedback from the industry before 22nd April. The draft standard outlines 10 components on what the NHS expects. It’s based on existing standards and will support a process for reviewing, assessing and evaluating digital health technologies that meet […]
Feature Series: #HealthTechToShoutAbout
Over the past few months we have been speaking with NHS providers and suppliers, hearing about their case studies and success stories in 2019. In this new #HealthTechToShoutAbout Feature Series we highlight 6 health tech projects that have made an impact across health and care. Please click on an image […]
PCMIS platform supports thousands of people affected by Manchester Arena Attack
A partnership between Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and PCMIS has supported thousands of people that were affected by the Manchester Arena Attack on 22nd May 2017 where 22 people lost their lives. The partnership between mental health and technology experts led to the formation of the Manchester resilience hub, hosted by Pennine […]
Case Study: Bedford Hospital benefits from new Interoperability Solution
The Bedford Hospital NHS Trust (Bedford) serves a population of approximately 270,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas (with a 900,000 catchment for vascular services). Its core local authority populations are Bedford Borough (160,000) and Central Bedfordshire (260,000). The Trust has over 2500 members of staff and is the largest local […]
