NHSE Rapid Evaluation sees benefits from COPD virtual ward model
A report has found that a COPD virtual ward managed by South and West Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership led to improved outcomes. and was safe.
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Sir David Sloman departs NHS England to join Doccla as senior advisor
Former NHS England chief operating officer Sir David Sloman has joined leading virtual ward technology provider Doccla as a senior advisor.
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Doccla acquires OTH in bid to become Europe’s leading virtual hospital
Virtual ward technology provider Doccla has acquired medically certified cloud-based platform OTH in a transaction that expands Doccla’s global presence.
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HomeLink Healthcare named on NHS SBS Framework Agreement
Homelink Healthcare has been named on the NHS Shared Business Services’ Patient Discharge and Mental Health Step Down Beds Services Framework Agreement.
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Public open to virtual care, but lack of understanding could block progress
The UK public is on balance supportive of virtual wards, but a lack of understanding of the term may be holding back public support, new analysis suggests.
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Digital Networks: virtual wards require enthusiastic and engaged leaders
The introduction of virtual wards, already accelerating across the country, requires the involvement of enthusiastic and engaged leaders for success.
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Virtual wards expansion will see thousands more children treated at home
NHS England has announced it will be expanding virtual wards to include children across the UK – bringing hospital-level care to their homes.
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EarSwitch wins grant to develop hearing aids with medical monitoring
A grant from UKRI will allow EarSwitch to develop, test and trial its EarMetrics technology allowing a range of metrics to be taken all via a hearing aid.
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Medway virtual ward strategy enables drug administration at home
The use of innovative medical technology from Vygon has boosted the virtual ward strategy at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, saving money and bed days.
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BT ramps up digital health ambitions in the UK
BT is betting its incumbency and expertise providing connectivity can help it play a key role in powering the digital development of the UK health system.
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