A new smart phone app and web portal to help oesophageal cancer patients and their carers understand and manage their journey better has been launched in a new collaboration between Accelerator alumnus Living With, UCL, and University College London Hospital.
Xim’s Lifelight technology allows completely contactless measurement of three vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure and respiration) in just 40 seconds using the camera built into a standard tablet device. It aims to make the process less distressing for mental health staff and patients, supporting them build their confidence in physical health assessments, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.
All the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities – including DigitalHealth.London Accelerator named as one of the best healthtech accelerators in Europe, how 5G can revolutionise healthcare, and “the coolest job in healthtech.”
All the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities – including why there are too many fellowships in the NHS, an invitation to pitch at an NHS HR showcase event, and how “paying it forward” pays off.
Earlier this year, DigitalHealth.London Accelerator partner CW+, selected Accelerator company Lumeon (from our 2016-17 cohort) to help digitise its postnatal discharge process. They launched the innovative software earlier this year, and here describe the difference it is making to new mums and their babies.
The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator team is looking for a Project Support Officer to help kick off another year of supporting healthcare technology companies scale in the NHS. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a growing team that have supported companies like Perfect Ward, Babylon, Medopad and Echo.
All the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities – including a feature in CNN, a new job opportunity, and support for innovators applying to our Accelerator – in the March 2019 issue of our newsletter.
An NHS clinician, a business development strategist, and a communications expert give their advice to healthtech startups on what makes a good pitch. Key takeaways are: use your time wisely, use the right language for your audience, demonstrate your credibility, and look the part.
Slides and webinars are available to support innovators through the application process to the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator. Click here to access information about the application process and criteria, and for more about what support the programme offers.
All the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities (including the fact that the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator has now opened for applications and the launch of our 2019 cohort of the NHS Digital Pioneer Fellowship Programme) in the February 2019 issue of our newsletter.
All the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities (including the NHS Long Term Plan, NHS Digital Pioneer Fellowship joining the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator) in the January 2019 issue of our newsletter.
After being introduced through the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator programme, the North West London Collaboration of Clinical Commissioning Groups has signed an agreement with Inhealthcare. They will roll out the next generation of digital technologies to make it easier to access health and care services at a fraction of the cost.
The long-anticipated NHS Long Term Plan, covering the next 10 years, was published today. The six chapters include measures to prevent 150,000 heart attacks, strokes and dementia cases, better access to mental health services for adults and children, and mainstreaming digitally-enabled care.
Get all the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities (such as accelerator, fellowship, funding calls, pitch events) in the December issue of the DigitalHealth.London newsletter.
Changing Health, a leading provider of digital behaviour change programmes, and DigitalHealth.London Accelerator alumnus, has secured £3 million in new funding. The company combines evidenced psychological tools with technology to enable people to improve their lifestyle habits. It will use the investment to develop existing and new programmes to address unmet need and drive growth in the UK and overseas.
New standards setting out the requirements needed to develop digital health technologies for the NHS were published today, Monday 10 December 2018. The standards will accelerate the uptake of products like healthcare apps and wearable devices across the NHS.
Get all the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities (such as accelerator, fellowship, funding calls, pitch events) in the November issue of the DigitalHealth.London newsletter.
An online tool for diagnosing ADHD, an algorithmic tool to identify foods that balance blood sugar levels, and a video and image database of…
Get all the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities (such as accelerator, fellowship, funding calls, pitch events) in the October issue of the DigitalHealth.London newsletter.
Online GP consultation provider LIVI is launching to patients across the UK through a new NHS partnership. The company is taking part in the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator programme, and is making the app available via the NHS to patients registered with 40 GP practices in North West Surrey and the North West of England.
Outdated and obstructive NHS IT systems will become a thing of the past, Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said as he launched his “tech vision” in The Future of Healthcare, and as he later spoke at an event hosted by DigitalHealth.London founding partner Health Innovation Network.
The online portal, DrDoctor, is set to save the NHS tens of millions of pounds by slashing the number of missed appointments as well as making it easier and more convenient for patients to make and manage bookings. Patients can also fill in medical forms before they arrive using the system and receive appointment letters digitally.
Led by DigitalHealth.London Accelerator alumnus Cambridge Bio-Augmentation Systems (C-BAS), Innovate UK has awarded a £865,000 Digital Health Technology Catalyst grant to a consortium to develop an advanced AI platform that analyses physical movements of patients. Partners include Andiamo (another alumnus), which makes user-centred children’s orthotics.
Get all the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities (such as accelerator, fellowship, funding calls, pitch events) in the September issue of the DigitalHealth.London newsletter.