Entries by NHS Media Team

Tech supplier search to help tackle 8am rush at GP surgeries

Tech specialists are being sought to help tackle the 8am rush for appointments at GP surgeries.

NHS England is inviting suppliers to tender for a new framework that will enhance GP practices' capabilities to provide online consultations, and improve t...

Latest figures show drop in obesity rates among primary school children: statistical press release  

Statistics published today show obesity1 prevalence among four and five-year-olds in reception classes2 fell to 9.2% in 2022/23 from 10.1% in 2021/22, compared with the highest recorded figure in 2020/21 of 14.4%. The decrease signals a return to pre-p...

Events to help shape future of IT systems at the heart of the NHS

NHS England is holding a series of bi-monthly webinars to encourage people to get involved in how technology can meet the current and future needs of patients, staff and citizens - with the next session ‘Spine Futures’ due to take place on Thursday 23 ...

New online community launched to support health tech professionals

A new online tech community has been launched by NHS Digital, aimed at supporting those working to integrate systems with national healthcare services.

IT professionals who connect with NHS Digital systems are being invited to join a new online forum...