Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, information, and events to keep you informed and up-to-date!
👇 News
🩺 Patients Know Best (PKB) has launched at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT), enhancing patient experience by providing easy access to health information and appointments.
🏅 Answer Digital is a finalist for the Employee Owned (EO) Business of the Year award, recognized for their contributions to digital transformation in the NHS.
🤝 Doctor Care Anywhere and ZoomDoc join forces to offer same-day medical documents, reducing pressure on NHS services during peak travel periods.
💡 RUH Bath NHS Foundation Trust introduces a Digital Inclusion service to support patients in utilizing health technologies effectively.
📲 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust integrates their Patient Portal with the NHS App, streamlining access to healthcare services for patients in southeast London.
❓Did you know?
Data shows that nearly half of NHS hospitals in England require improvement, with only 6.8% achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating.
The regions with the most hospitals not meeting standards include London, Manchester, and Sheffield.
📖 What we’re reading
Dan Wellings explores the essentials for the NHS’s new national conversation, focusing on the importance of listening to public and staff feedback for successful change.
🚨Upcoming events
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