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Special report from Digital Health considers the future of shared care records

Posted by Andrew Fenton on 17/01/2020

SCW’s Andrew Fenton contributes to the special report from Digital Health on the progress of Shared Care Records

Sharing a personal perspective on Building a Digital Ready Workforce

Posted by Aasha Cowey on 17/12/2019

SCW’s Aasha Cowey shares her journey of turning frustration and confusion into culture change and optimism for health informatics career pathways

Evolving Population Health Management through Artificial Intelligence

Posted by Catherine Dampney on 13/11/2019

Applying Machine Learning to complex pathways

#SpeakUpToMe Month

Posted by Joy Holt on 06/10/2019

Supporting people to speak up and make a difference where they feel it is needed

How MIG data is increasing efficiency in Bristol

Posted by Andy Kinnear on 27/08/2019

Connecting Care programme case study features in latest Digital Health Age e-magazine

Addressing public health policy: SCW’s response to the Government’s Green Paper

Posted by Kate Knight on 02/08/2019

Whilst we can expect further debate about the Government’s Green Paper ‘Advancing our Health: Prevention in the 2020s’, it marks a welcomed focus to encourage everyone in the system to work togethe...

Is your practice feeling the strain?

Posted by Alison Westmacott on 22/07/2019

Are you considering a practice merger?

Supporting the development of healthy communities

One Primary Care Network – One vision

Posted by Alison Westmacott on 10/06/2019

As a developing Primary Care Network do you have a clear vision for what you expect to achieve, along with a clear plan?

Andy Kinnear's Predictions for Health-Tec for 2019

Stress testing your Primary Care Network

Posted by Alison Westmacott on 10/06/2019

How do you put your Network relationships to the test and make sure you can come together and work collaboratively?

The challenges for general practice, the role of Primary Care Networks and the vision for the future

Posted by Alison Westmacott on 28/05/2019

The delivery of improved outcomes and ensuring the sustainability of the system is at the heart of the development of Primary Care Networks. General Practice is undergoing a significant shift, with...

Launching the Housing and Health Collective

Posted by Kate Knight on 21/05/2019

Working with Aster Housing Association to set up a new partnership supporting communities across our geography

Primary Care Networks: Governance and proof of concept

Posted by Alison Westmacott on 21/05/2019

While there is a great temptation to follow the path of least resistance and develop ‘light touch’ governance schedules, there is real value in taking your time and having an in-depth exploration o...

Interview: Taking AI and machine learning to the next level within health and care

Posted by Catherine Dampney on 20/05/2019

Harnessing the potential of technology to transform health and care is a key focus for the NHS. Minister of Health and Care, Matt Hancock, has made it a central theme of his time in office, and the...

Transforming mental health services and improving wellbeing across the south of England

Posted by Nadiya Ashraf on 13/05/2019

Today marks day one of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health issues and to inspire action to promote good mental health for all. This year’s ...