Digital Health News
Lancashire libraries to pioneer new NHS Online Orb app
Visitors to Lancashire libraries have the chance to test out a new health app, which is designed to make access to health advice and care easier. The NHS Online Orb is being developed for NHS England and brings together medical information in one easy-to-use app, which can also help patients to manage their own medical conditions.
Watch the livestream from our Primary Care Digital Exemplar workshop
On 3 October 2018, we are running our second Primary Care Digital Exemplar programme workshop. Watch the livestream to follow all the presentations and discussions.
Chorley and Nelson residents to benefit from digital training and support
Local residents are being offered training and support to get online to manage their health and wellbeing through a series of drop in sessions in Chorley and Nelson this September.
Innovative Lancashire GP practice brings patient engagement online
Library House Surgery in Chorley live-streamed their Patient Participation Group online on 13 September through Facebook Live, bringing patient engagement online to reach a wider audience. Part of Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria's Primary Care Digital Exemplar programme.
Digital Pioneer scheme launched to support staff to improve health and care across Lancashire and South Cumbria
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria has launched a scheme to support staff to develop their ideas for improving the health and care for people in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
School pupils put their mobiles to good use
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria has rolled out an education programme, Digital Healthy Schools, for more than one thousand pupils in twenty secondary schools across the region. Through assemblies and hands-on workshops, pupils are encouraged to learn more about health conditions whilst exploring the topic of app development and app reviews in PHSE and science lessons.
Tour sets off across Lancashire and South Cumbria to listen to views on the digital future of health and care
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria is working in partnership with Healthwatch to speak to local people about digital health.
Young people to create the future of the NHS
Young people from across Lancashire and South Cumbria attend an event focused on the future of the NHS
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria Digital Strategy Launched
The Digital Strategy outlines a number of shared principles for developing digital solutions between the partners of Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Shared care records launched across Lancashire and South Cumbria
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria has launched shared care records