Guest article: Why cross-sector working will be the first big test ICSs face to meet their virtual ward targets
Dr Noel O’Kelly, Clinical Director at Spirit Health Dr Noel O’Kelly, Clinical Director at Spirit Health, considers the challenges and opportunities of cross-sector working, and…
Important guidance for ICS leads on implementing successful virtual wards
NHS England guidance for integrated care system (ICS) leads shares enablers for success when implementing NHS virtual wards and hospital at home services. Published on…
Another NHS trust expands virtual wards to enhance patient care at home
Respiratory patients across Coventry and Warwickshire are benefitting from the implementation of NHS virtual wards, enabling them to safely and conveniently manage their conditions at…
Hospital introduces innovative digital monitoring tech to transform patient care
Beccles Hospital in Suffolk is transforming patient care with the introduction of a range of digital monitoring technologies from East Coast Community Healthcare (ECCH) CIC.…
CCG launches virtual wards to support patients to recover at home and free up hospital capacity
New ‘virtual wards’ have been launched by South West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to help patients recover in the comfort of their own homes.…
The role tech will play in NHS’ COVID-19 elective care backlog recovery plan
A new plan to address backlogs built up during the COVID pandemic and tackle long waits for care has been published by the UK Government…