Spreading innovation in the NHS: call for evidence and ideas
The call for ideas and evidence on how the adoption and spread of innovation can be accelerated throughout the NHS is still open for contributions. Ideas could include actions for government, the...
View ArticleIs there an app for that?
Have you used a mobile phone app to keep fit, find a hospital or help manage an illness? Or do you have an idea for an app that could help you? You can now recommend your favourite health apps, and...
View ArticleMobile health worker project progress report
The mobile health worker project set out to capture quantifiable evidence to support the case for investment in the use of mobile devices in clinical care. Led by the National Clinical Lead for Mobile...
View ArticleWinners of Innovation in Outcomes competition announced
The winners of a competition to identify outcomes indicators for stroke recovery, and children and young people’s experience of healthcare, have been announced. The Innovation in Outcomes Competition...
View ArticleAccelerating adoption of innovation in the NHS
The report, Innovation Health and Wealth: accelerating adoption and diffusion in the NHS, published today, sets out a delivery agenda for spreading innovation at pace and scale throughout the NHS. The...
View ArticleOnline patient feedback linked to hospital performance
Imperial College London has published independent research that links online patient feedback and objective measures of hospital performance. The research, which looked at patient feedback left on the...
View ArticleGPs to ‘prescribe’ apps for patients
People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manage their health more effectively. At an event held today, showcasing the best ideas for new and...
View ArticleMaps and Apps: Video Interviews
The Maps and apps Showcasing Event, which took place on 22 February 2012, saw teams that had designed apps come together to meet the judges, and the Secretary of State, to discuss their work. Emily...
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