The latest news and blogs from DigitalHealth.London, our Accelerator and Launchpad companies, Digital Pioneer Fellows and the wider network.
Seven new data hubs to be rolled out across the UK to speed up research for new medicines, treatments, and technologies that support quicker diagnoses and save lives. The hubs will connect and analyse health data from existing locations and in partnership with the NHS, ensuring data is kept safe and secure.
Vishaal Virani has spent the last few months navigating the US health system, which has made him more deeply appreciate how the NHS has implemented its single-payer system across the UK. However, there are also valuable things that he thinks the NHS could learn from the US, particularly when it comes to innovation.
The first-ever DigitalHealth.London Accelerator Awards were open for nominations from past and present Accelerator companies, with winners chosen by independent judges Tara Donnelly, Theo Blackwell, Ian Abbs, and Emmi Nicholl. The categories recognised high business growth, positive impact on the NHS, and strong engagement with the Accelerator programme.
The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator has announced the 20 new digital health care innovators to be supported by the 2019-20 programme. Now in its fourth year, the Accelerator supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accelerate the adoption of digital health innovations into the NHS each year.
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is currently looking for individuals representing high impact, evidence-based innovations, sourced nationally and internationally, which address one or more of the commitments laid out in the NHS Long Term Plan. For its 5th call for applicants, the NIA will select up to 12 new Fellows.
All the latest news, information on events, and other relevant opportunities – including the final chance to register for Accelerator launch, Chelsea and Westminster trial of mental health app for youngsters, LIVI’s new contract serving 1.85M patients.
Saira Arif is the Digital Citizen and Innovation Lead at the NHS North West London Collaboration of Clinical Commissioning Groups. Here, she lays out her passion for “digital inclusion”, and explains why it’s so important (and what we can do to improve it).
Dr Nicola Reynolds, Principal Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Lead for the Integrated Neurodevelopmental Team at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, explains the innovative approach the Greenwich ADHD team is taking to provide more support to schools in the borough.
DigitalHealth.London Accelerator company LIVI has announced a new collaboration with NHS GP services in Birmingham, Shropshire, Northamptonshire, and parts of the south east. It will provide access to video consultations to NHS patients in the areas, totalling 1.85M.
The CQC is inviting innovators and services that involve digital clinical triage to CQC’s Regulatory Sandbox, a collaborative space where providers, innovators, and CQC come together.
Clare Gallagher is the Learning Hub Lead at the North West London Collaboration of Clinical Commissioning Groups. Sick of school but keen to learn, she spent her young adult years enrolling in various online courses matching her personal interests – something she continues today. Here, Clare reflects on whether there is value in eLearning for people working in clinical settings, and if so, how it can be supported.
DigitalHealth.London is pleased to announce that it will run a new three-month programme of support for companies, known as the DigitalHealth.London Launchpad. The programme will focus on helping a select number of digital health innovators develop and launch new innovative digital health products and/or processes targeting the NHS.