From Edinburgh to the Isles: How ieso is making mental health treatment more accessible across Scotland
Together with NHS Scotland, ieso are expanding the reach of typed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), empowering individuals facing common mental health conditions like anxiety or depression to access one-to-one care…
St Andrews-based investors back wearable tech for people with Tourettes Syndrome
A St Andrews investment house has backed a wearable tech device manufacturer for people with Tourettes Syndrome. Eos Advisory has led a £2.5 million seed funding stage for Nottingham-based Neupulse,…
Patients warned of disruption following ‘focused and ongoing’ cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Patients have been warned of disruption to services following a ‘focused and ongoing’ cyberattack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The regional health board released a media ‘alert’ this morning after…
NHS Scotland staff encouraged to come up with ‘fresh ideas’ to prevent sight loss
NHS Scotland staff are being encouraged to come up with ‘fresh ideas’ to treat patients who may be prone to the sight loss condition glaucoma. To coincide with World Glaucoma…
‘Let’s inspire inclusive, innovative healthcare on International Women’s Day’
A gender health gap undoubtedly remains across the world – but International Women’s Day is a key opportunity to empower NHS Scotland innovators to help close that gap. This year’s…
Glasgow researchers aim to eliminate gender bias in healthcare AI systems
Researchers in Glasgow are seeking to eliminate gender bias in AI-powered healthcare monitoring systems. University of Glasgow experts are setting out to ensure male and female patients receive the same…
Threats and Risks to Delivering Digital Healthcare
Across the broad scope of healthcare provision, a common point for discussion is: how do we deliver quality care amidst growing financial constraints, resource limitations, and the expanding demand for…
Housing association and care provider praised in report for technology adoption
A Scottish housing association and care provider has been praised in a report by an economic think tank for its adoption and use of technology. Blackwood Homes and Care was…
Scottish MedTech secures £4.2 million fund raise to speed up cancer drug development
A Scottish medtech company which recreates ‘micro-tumours’ in the lab for testing new cancer treatments has secured £4.2 million to expand its technology. Edinburgh-founded Carcinotech will use the investment to…
NHS innovation partner welcomes regulatory roadmap for medical devices
NHS innovation partner InnoScot Health has welcomed a new UK Government regulatory roadmap for medical devices – with legislation timetabled for next year. The organisation, which works with NHS boards…