During one of the most complex and challenging times for the NHS, an accelerated drive to improve efficiency and use of technology has been put at the forefront of national and local strategies. The aim is to deliver better care and meet rising demand for services by taking advantage of the ava
ilable resources, data and technologies.
Next Steps on the NHS Five Year Forward View (2017) outlines what progress has been achieved so far and the practical improvements that can be delivered across the health service in key areas such as cancer, mental health and GP access. Implementation strategies are underpinned by an agreed, costed and phased NHS technology plan, based on the Wachter review recommendations about the use of electronic health records and other digital tools to achieve a paper free system. Over the next two years significant solutions will be developed with a clear objective: simplify patient access to care, in the most appropriate location, while supporting people in managing their own health.
Following the success of the 12 Global Digital Exemplars a new wave trusts have been announced, the so-called “fast followers” will be eligible each for up to £5 million to adopt the digital transformation blueprint. Advances have also been made in mental health care and over the past few months seven hospitals have been selected to become world class digital exemplars for the rest of the NHS to learn from.
DigiHealth UK: Harnessing Technology and Innovation will explore the major work programmes set out in the NHS technology plans to provide delegates with the key information and knowledge necessary to improve health outcomes, simplify patient access and reduce cost through digital services. This unique conference will highlight the cutting edge technologies and service innovation that is transforming the way healthcare is delivered to patients.
Delegates and sponsors have the first opportunity to network in the Network Surgery. Hot drinks, pastries and fruit will be provided.
NHS England has revealed 16 acute trusts and 7 mental health trusts who will be supported to become Global Digital Exemplars. This session will summarise the progress to date, and elaborate on how this investment will support the broader system through fast followers, blueprints and learning networks.
The digital transformation of health and care is not about digitising existing paper processes. Maximising the impact of new technology and data services requires cultural and behavioural change to drive the way care is delivered. This talk will discuss how we can achieve broad adoption and innovative use of technology and technologies to meet the needs of clinicians and patients.
London has some of the most digitally engaged citizens on the planet, as well as more tech developers than Silicon Valley, big health needs and some of the most respected health and academic institutions in the country. Digital Health.London is a virtual digital institute that seeks to capitalize on this, and make it simpler for great health tech ideas to help Londoners and the NHS.
Digital technology has disrupted how we provide healthcare in the NHS in the 21st century, from the most complex surgical procedure to the simplest patient-clinician transaction. At the core of this digital transition is how we communicate with others; our colleagues, peers and most importantly, the person receiving our care.
In this presentation Texthelp will explore, giving practical examples, how assistive technology can break down barriers online and in the workplace; helping to create inclusive organisations and accessible patient information, overcome language barriers and empower staff to communicate clearly with those seldom heard.
Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network is working to create and deliver services fit for the future. As one of the multiple projects where they are involved, Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network have launched a ground breaking Innovation Health Exchange Portal. A platform for NHS staff and industry innovators across the Health and Care sector to connect and share innovative solutions, projects and products that support the ambition of providing world class patient care.
Zio by iRhythm capturing beat-to-beat cardiac rhythm for up to 14 days, continuously recording and storing both symptomatic and asymptomatic events 24 hours a day.
Precise, reliable, cardiac rhythm analysis.
Healthcare costs are rising across the world as a growing and ageing population brings with it an increasing burden of disease. There is a greater need than ever to provide effective and efficient ways of meeting this healthcare challenge. The Biomedical Catalyst, funded by Innovate UK, supports innovative solutions to these healthcare challenges.
Digital technology has the potential to transform the NHS, yet it is often viewed with suspicion due to some high-profile failures.
During this lively presentation Neil Carson (Healthcare specialist in Oracle) will talk about how to succeed with digital. He'll show examples of how digital is transforming front line service delivery for mothers in West Sussex and service users with mental health and addiction concerns in Leicestershire. Both were delivered rapidly with practitioners at the forefront of designing the service rather than ICT consultants. Both are improving outcomes and saving money.
Neil will also touch upon some of the less well publicised area of digital change, where smart use of technology is freeing up time, money and resources which can then be directed to improve clinical outcomes.
Modern developed world healthcare systems have had great success managing to reduce or delay for many years’ deaths from acute medical conditions. However, that has generated an increased number of conditions requiring management, and with rising age of populations, a cumulative rise in the number of chronic conditions. Healthcare needs a new operating model.
Q-nomy’s patient journey management platform has been used by Sheba Medical Centre to increase Linear Accelerator utilisation rates to 95%, improve the patient and family experience and to reduce wrong patient in wrong room identification.
Q-nomy will show how orchestrating the patient in the facility using Q-Flow has achieved these benefits.
Sheba Medical Centre in Israel (Former English military hospital) founded in 1949, is the largest medical centre in the middle east and one of the largest public health facilities in the world.
A £100 million funding pot by NHS England gives the opportunity to pilot projects to lead the way for the whole system to move faster and showing signs of improvement data innovation and delivering benefits for patients. What are the advances made this year on implementing the last digital innovations in healthcare to become centres of global digital excellence?
Changing Health will share the latest outcome data from recent studies looking at the impact of evidence based digital education and lifestyle coaching to improve patient outcomes.
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Construction of The Bridgewater Hall commenced on 22 March 1993, but the idea of a new concert hall for Manchester dates back to the reconstruction of the Free Trade Hall in the 1950s after wartime bomb damage. The Free Trade Hall was home to the city’s famous Hallé orchestra and also hosted rock and pop concerts. However, despite holding great public affection, the 1850s Free Trade Hall was ill-equipped to respond to the rising standards of service and acoustic excellence demanded by performers and audiences.
Health and social care professionals, patient representatives, and designers who are interested in how to create digitally-led services that improve health and care services for users:
