Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, information, and events – your Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing! ☕
👇 News
🩻 Exciting news from Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust as they unveil a new digital X-ray room at Erith District Hospital, equipped with advanced imaging technology for lower radiation exposure. Funding from Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has made this upgrade possible, with plans to repurpose the old bunker for historical preservation.
🏥 NHS Lanarkshire is gearing up for a groundbreaking £700m ‘digital hospital’ at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Scheduled to open in 2031, the University Hospital Monklands aims to be Scotland’s first net-zero carbon hospital, incorporating real-time data and automation technology for enhanced patient care.
🔬 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust introduces a cutting-edge system at Castle Hill Hospital to enhance cancer treatment precision. Surface-guided radiotherapy utilizes infrared cameras for sub-millimetre accuracy, avoiding the need for skin tattoos. The technology is set to revolutionize treatment for various cancers by 2024.
🦶 Thermology Health’s technology for diabetic foot ulcer detection shows promising results, potentially saving the NHS over £200 million annually. This innovative solution aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the need for amputations, a common complication of diabetes.
💡 Innovate UK awards £3.2 million to 24 projects under the Mindset-XR programme, focusing on immersive digital health therapeutics to enhance mental health services nationwide. Recipients will receive support and guidance as they develop these groundbreaking solutions.
❓ Did you know?
A recent NHS Staff Survey reveals that 32% of NHS employees are also carers, with female staff and those aged 51-65 being the most likely to have caring responsibilities.
📖 What we’re reading
The World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council presents a new framework for data equity to address biases in technology, emphasizing the importance of openness and responsibility in data usage.
🚨 Upcoming events
1-2 October, Amsterdam – Tech Ex Europe
