NHS Scotland to use ‘drone distribution network’ after securing funding
The NHS in Scotland will be able to use drones as part of a new distribution network for essential medicines, bloods and other medical supplies after securing £10.1m in funding….
Remote 3D patient consultations to be rolled out after successful Glasgow trials
Remote patient consultations done in 3D could soon be coming to the far-flung regions of the country – removing the need for travel – following successful trials in Glasgow. The…
Scottish graphene producers to target diagnostics market after £8m investment
A Scottish company that has developed a novel manufacturing process for the ‘wonder material’ graphene is investing £8m to scale up production. Integrated Graphene, based in Stirling, is being backed…
From evaluation to adoption. The coming world of AI in Scottish healthcare
When it comes to AI in healthcare, there is a broad sweep of areas where the technology can be applied. Application is currently focused – but not limited to –…
Remote care platform for long Covid to roll out across NHS Lothian
A remote care platform for people with long Covid is set to be rolled out across the NHS Lothian region after successful trials. The technology, created by Edinburgh software development…
Scottish NHS innovation body bolsters team with new hires
An innovation body dedicated to supporting breakthrough products services for the NHS in Scotland has boosted its team with two new hires. InnoScot Health, formerly Scottish Health Innovations Limited (SHIL), has…
Fast-track innovation scheme to benefit patients in Scotland
A new fast-track scheme has been created to speed up the development and rollout of technological innovations within the NHS in Scotland. The Centre for Sustainable Delivery – based at…
New rural centre of excellence for digital health and care unveiled in Moray
A new rural centre of excellence for digital health and care has been launched jointly by UK and Scottish Government ministers. The Moray Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health…
Future healthcare staff still ‘largely being trained to work in the non-digital world’, review finds
Scotland is aspiring to become a global leader in the digital technology sector. Key to realising this ambition is to foster digital and data talent across all sectors. This includes…
NHS Scotland must be on ‘high alert’ amid rise in ransomware attacks, warns cyber boss
NHS Scotland “needs to be on high alert” amid a “huge increase” in the number of attacks on the healthcare sector, a cyber boss has warned. Deryck Mitchelson, chief information…