Local health systems experts used modelling tools to better predict critical care demand
Health systems experts worked with a Scottish health board and a software company to better predict the local critical care demands caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. NHS Lanarkshire had been…
Overwhelming support for healthcare video consulting platform, survey shows
A new survey has shown overwhelming support for a healthcare video consulting platform which was upscaled nationally in Scotland to help deliver vital services during the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS Near…
Protect Scotland proximity contact tracing app hits one million downloads
Scotland’s proximity contact tracing app has hit one million downloads a week after its launch, it was revealed today. The Protect Scotland app, being used in the fight against Covid-19,…
First Minister hails success of new Protect Scotland app following more than a half a million downloads
Nicola Sturgeon has thanked the nation as more than half a million people downloaded the new Protect Scotland proximity tracing app within hours of its release. The First Minister had…
Health secretary Jeane Freeman signals unease about digital by default for GP appointments
Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has rejected a suggestion by her UK counterpart Matt Hancock to make ‘all’ GP appointments online – ‘unless there’s a compelling clinical reason not to’….
£5.5m boost for University of Glasgow-led project to develop quantum-powered healthcare sensors
A Glasgow University-led project to develop the next generation of quantum-powered health sensors has received a £5.5m funding boost. The Healthcare Quest initiative will pioneer the use of massively enhanced…
COVID-19 vaccine programme could be underpinned by nationally coordinated digital system
A nationwide digital system could be built to help manage the rollout of the largest ever vaccination programme in Scotland – in response to COVID-19. Early stage work is being…
Protect Scotland ‘proximity contact tracing app’ will be based on Ireland’s Covid Tracker
A new ‘proximity tracing app’ which alerts users when they come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 is set to be released later this month by…
New £2bn national bank sets digital aims as part of ‘mission-oriented’ approach to investment
Scotland’s digital infrastructure and technology-enabled health and care sector stand to benefit from a major new £2bn national investment bank. Plans released for the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) show…
Assistance for health and social care organisations
A new online resource has been launched for NHS boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships to help them continue to engage effectively with local communities while COVID-19 restrictions remain….