Apple’s decision to introduce medical device labels on its App Store could have wider implications for how digital health tools are assessed and trusted across the UK. Continue reading Apple App Store Introduces Medical Device Labels
A new 10-year strategy for adult social care in Northern Ireland sets out a shift towards prevention, community support and greater use of digital tools.
Continue reading Northern Ireland Social Care Reform Plan Puts Digital Tools First
A proposed £7.4 billion investment in digital health could reshape how care is delivered across the UK, with a strong shift towards community services and home-based care. The strategy points to a move away from buying new systems and towards improving productivity, workflows and outcomes through smarter use of technology.
Continue reading £7.4bn NHS Tech Plan Signals Major Shift Towards Home and Community Care
A major funding round for US-based Imperative Care reflects growing momentum in advanced stroke treatment technologies. For the UK, the ripple effects could shape not only hospital care, but long-term recovery in communities and at home. Continue reading $100m Medtech Investment Points to Future of Stroke Care and Recovery
More people in the UK are paying for private healthcare as confidence in timely NHS treatment remains low. The trend is fuelling concerns about a two-tier system, while also prompting renewed discussion about the role of digital health and community care technology in improving access. Continue reading Private Healthcare Rise Highlights Digital Opportunity for UK Community Care
The UK’s medicines regulator has launched a consultation on allowing CE-marked medical devices to be recognised indefinitely in Great Britain. The move aims to safeguard access to critical health technologies while reducing regulatory barriers for manufacturers and supporting innovation across the UK care sector.
Continue reading MHRA proposes indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in UK
