{"id":37916,"date":"2023-10-04T09:41:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T08:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=37916"},"modified":"2023-10-04T09:41:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T08:41:24","slug":"uk-government-invests-30m-in-innovative-nhs-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-government-invests-30m-in-innovative-nhs-technology\/37916\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Government invests \u00a330m in innovative NHS technology ahead of winter"},"content":{"rendered":"
The new NHS technology will help ease pressures on the NHS this winter and could include the expansion of 3D checks that speed up cancer tests and novel logistics solutions such as the use of drones.<\/p>\n
Available to each region in England, ICSs \u2013 organisations that come together in local areas to deliver joined-up health and social care services \u2013 will be able to invest in the latest technology that can help cut waiting lists, speed up diagnosis, and provide new and improved ways to treat patients.<\/p>\n
Depending on local needs, ICSs could use the funding to expand virtual wards, allowing more patients to receive the care they need at home.<\/p>\n
Over 9,800 virtual ward beds have already been created, and the NHS is on track to meet its target and deliver 10,000 ahead of winter due to investments in medical technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n NHS technology could also expand to wearable medical devices to diagnose and manage numerous chronic conditions.<\/p>\n Alternatively, investing in digital 3D and other imaging technology could bolster diagnostic tests, supporting the NHS to detect and treat cancer and other serious illnesses earlier.<\/p>\n Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said: \u201cIt is vital that clinicians have access to the latest NHS technology to save staff time, deliver high-quality care, and help cut waiting lists \u2013 one of the government\u2019s top five priorities.<\/p>\n \u201cThis investment will see the latest tech innovations rolled out across the NHS. From virtual ward beds to wearable medical devices, patients will be better supported, and we will ease pressures on hospitals this winter.\u201d<\/p>\n The new funding comes on top of a series of other measures the government is taking to support the NHS this winter.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, the government published its Medical Technology Strategy<\/a>, which set out steps to ensure patients can access safe, effective and innovative NHS technology.<\/p>\nPrioritising new technology in healthcare ahead of winter<\/h3>\n