Your digital stories

Cancer assessment and treatments are still happening during the COVID-19 pandemic. New innovations such as video consultation, reviewing photographs of skin lesions and arranging urgent tests are helping the recovery process.

Lockdown didn’t get in the way of cancer investigations for Blackburn woman. 56-year-old Alison from Blackburn recently had concerns about a change in colour of a large area of pigmentation on her chest.

Michael Geddes talks about how using digital technology has allowed him to keep track of his walks in more detail and keep in touch with his family.

Jenny Corke, Administrative Assistant for Brownhill Surgery talks about how the iPLATO system has had benefits for both staff and patients at the surgery.

Hannah Miller-Croucher talking about the impact of using online consultations at Park View Surgery for both patients and staff.

Dr Fiona Ford, GP at Richmond Medical, talks about the impact of using video consultations - both for patients and for herself.

Hear how midwives in Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow have used video conferencing to work together more efficiently.

Hear how using the myGP app has had a positive impact for staff at the surgery and residents of Milnthorpe, Cumbria.

Eileen and Bill explain how wearable technology has empowered them to manage their own health and wellbeing.