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Digital and community to take over from hospitals, says Streeting

The NHS 10 year health plan will see digital, remote and neighbourhood care, taking over much of the role of
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Patients to receive reminders and test results through NHS App first

Patients will receive appointment reminders, screening invitations and test results through the NHS App, as part of a £50 million
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MHRA launches digital hub in Leeds to drive innovation

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a digital hub in Leeds to advance innovation and growth.
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ā€˜Amazon-style’ prescription tracking goes live on NHS App

An ā€œAmazon-styleā€ prescription tracking feature has been rolled out in the NHS App to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to
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Most of public think that NHS ‘single patient record’ already exists

Most of the public think that a single patient record (SPR) already exists, according to research by Understanding Patient Data.
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Abolishing NHSE diverts attention from local staffing shortages

Upheaval at the centre is a distraction which could worsen shortages of digital expertise on the frontline, argues Dawn Greaves
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NHS App expansion saves 1.5 million appointments

The government’s accelerated rollout of the NHS App has saved 1.5 million appointments and helped cut waiting times for patients.
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Ā£2.4m funding for AI-driven blood test to detect cancer

The government, in collaboration with the NIHR, has awarded £2.4m to progress the development of an AI-driven blood test to
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Qualification launched to teach digital leadership in adult social care

Wes Streeting, health secretary, has announced the launch of a qualification to teach care leaders the skills to use and
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Wes Streeting pledges to retain digital workforce amid NHS reforms

Wes Streeting, health secretary, confirmed the government’s commitment to retaining the digital workforce amid the abolition of NHS England. Ā 
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