Assistive robotic seals could be rolled out to dementia patients across North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire County Council is exploring the option of rolling out dementia-friendly robotic seals – which have been nicknamed “Yorkie” – across North Yorkshire to…
NHS Health Check review could see digitisation of health checks and early action on hearing loss
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced an evidence-based review into the NHS Health Check service, which will strive to provide a more…
Is the Amazon and NHS partnership really a positive development?
In a recent announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care, it was revealed that Amazon is partnering with the NHS to allow people…
DHSC announces £135 million investment in health and social care to accelerate assistive tech growth
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced £135 million worth of funding, which aims to help overcome challenges in the health and…
Voice-assisted tech to help people with vision impairments access NHS health information online
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a new partnership between the NHS and Amazon which will allow people to access reliable…
Nationally recognised tool updates to allow physios to issue advice about staff returning to work
Developed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the College of Podiatry, physiotherapists can now use an…
New NHS collaboration to use innovative digital tech to transform patient care
Aiming to improve patient health and care as well as allow clinicians to create their own digital health applications, NHS organisations across the North East…
Free app launched in Portsmouth to help people with reduced mobility easily plan their travel routes
Announced by Portsmouth City Council, a new free app called Route4U has been launched, enabling Portsmouth residents with mobility needs to plan their travel routes…
Smartphone tech to help people with arthritis monitor and manage their symptoms
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), a collaboration between Living With, the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH), and the University of…
Remote ultrasound tech to help ease pressure off emergency departments and improve patients’ experiences
A collaboration between University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), BT and WM5G has demonstrated how a remote-controlled ultrasound scan over a public 5G network…