Today, the Department of Health and Social Care has published ‘The Plan for Digital Health and Social Care’. Read the full press release here. Commenting on behalf of the Digital Healthcare Council, Graham Kendall said: “Digital technology can revolutionise health and social care, but we are currently only scratching the surface of what is possible.… Read More DHC responds to DHSC’s plan for Digital Health and Social Care
Today, the HSJ has reported a leak revealing a number of changes to the NHS’ long-term plan. Graham Kendall, director of the Digital Healthcare Council said: “It is deeply worrying that the actions and milestones for digital transformation, set out in the previous NHS Long Term plan, have reportedly been replaced with vague and empty… Read More DHC responds to reported leak, revealing priorities of upcoming long-term plan refresh
As 2022’s #NHSConfedExpo comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the week’s key takeaways relating to digital healthcare. It was great to see DHC members TeleTracking and HBSUK both have stalls at the conference. They spoke to attendees about how they can offer innovative digital solutions to current challenges – such as optimising bed utilisation,… Read More Reflections from NHS ConfedExpo 2022
This week NHS ConfedExpo will bring together health and care leaders, providers and thought leaders for a two-day event, aiming to inspire change at all levels across the system. If you are attending NHS ConfedExpo and want to meet with the DHC, let us know via contact@digitalhealthcarecouncil.com Set against the backdrop of record pressures and… Read More NHS ConfedExpo 2022
“Anything that encourages greater competition and rewards innovation is welcome. So having a framework to support this is far better than rolling over contracts. “However, it’s crucial that those who are procuring new solutions have the right information easily available to make fully informed choices. Purchasers and suppliers will need to understand how this relates… Read More Responding to NHS Digital’s Tech Innovation Framework
Commenting on remote consultations, Graham Kendall, director of the Digital Healthcare Council said: “In April this year, general practice in England delivered 1.25million appointments each working day – the highest number of April appointments on record. Over 60% of these were face-to-face appointments with the bulk of the rest carried out remotely. Remote consultations take… Read More DHC provides comment to the Daily Express: a report looking at remote consultations
Today marks the start of Carers Week 2022 which aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by carers to ensure that they feel visible, valued and supported in all areas of life. Digital transformation can play a crucial role in facilitating care and alleviating some of the numerous pressures placed on carers. With the launch of ICSs… Read More Carers Week 2022
Digital is key to transforming health and social care, but we are currently only scratching the surface of its potential. The Digital Healthcare Council works to influence policy and regulation, helping our members overcome obstacles to build an optimal operating environment fit for today’s health and social care challenges. Our members deliver transformative solutions for… Read More Digital is key to transforming health and social care
With each month’s elective waiting list data, we have come to expect new record waiting numbers with depressing regularity. This week’s figures continue that trend with the total waiting list growing to 6.4 million. There are some positive signs on activity, but this masks a growing challenge with admissions. Our director Graham Kendall has written for Digital… Read More Taking a look at NHS England waiting list figures
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, a reminder of the importance of making mental health support and services accessible to everyone who needs them. Digital transformation is a key part of making that ambition a reality, so must be central to the DHSC’s new 10-year plan to improve mental health. What we want to… Read More Mental Health Awareness Week 2022