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2022 review: Our top digital health stories
By Lisa O'Keeffe on December 20, 2022
From running our first webinars and attending health conferences, to award wins and launching our most ambitious NHS partnership to date – here are some of our digital health highlights from 2022.
Virtual Ward Rollout: The latest updates from our pioneering partnership with LLR ICB
By Lisa O'Keeffe on November 21, 2022
We’re proud to be the tech supplier for one of the biggest virtual ward rollouts in England. Here we’ll share the latest news and updates as the project goes live across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB.
Survey reveals patients’ disconnect with the term ‘virtual wards’
By Lisa O'Keeffe on October 27, 2022
Our latest poll of over 2,000 UK adults has revealed the term ‘virtual ward’ may be discouraging patients from embracing healthcare at home.
Pioneering partnership begins as LLR ICS launches 16 digital pathways
By Lisa O'Keeffe on July 29, 2022
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care System has partnered with Spirit Health to deliver healthcare at home across 16 clinical pathways.
New research: Over 1,000 bed days saved with virtual ward
By Lisa O'Keeffe on June 30, 2022
Our latest research to evaluate the economic impact of a virtual ward has shown significant financial savings, and over 1000 bed days saved versus a traditional ward.
Time for transformation: Reaction to the Plan for Digital Health and Social Care
By Lisa O'Keeffe on June 29, 2022
We share our reaction and summary of the Plan for Digital Health and Social Care, which outlines the transformative programme of reforms to meet the growing need for preventative, personalised care.
CliniTouch Vie named 2022 Prix Galien UK Candidate
By Lisa O'Keeffe on May 4, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that our CliniTouch Vie platform has been named as a candidate for the ‘Best Digital Health Solution’ at the prestigious 2022 Prix Galien UK Awards.
Research: Virtual ward increased hospital capacity by 40%
By Lisa O'Keeffe on November 24, 2021
Our latest research, looking at the success of a virtual ward to support the earlier discharge of COVID-19 patients, has […]
CliniTouch Vie named Best COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Solution
By Lisa O'Keeffe on November 2, 2021
We’re thrilled to announce that CliniTouch Vie has been named the ‘Best COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Solution’ at the 2021 Health Tech […]
Spirit named as finalist in the Health Tech Awards 2021
By Lisa O'Keeffe on September 15, 2021
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been named as a finalist in the ‘Best Use of Digital in Primary Care’ category at […]
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust reinstates COVID-19 virtual ward as admissions rise
By Lisa O'Keeffe on August 12, 2021
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has re-commissioned CliniTouch Vie to support a COVID-19 virtual ward at Glenfield Hospital following a rise in […]
Changing Needs of an ICS: Interview with a CIO
By Lisa O'Keeffe on May 27, 2021
As part of the NHS long-term plan, from April 2021 all parts of England are now served by an Integrated Care […]