The @rcoa-cri.bsky.social in collaboration with NHS and independent hospitals is recruiting Clinical Research Fellows to lead national research and QI projects. We are excited to partner with CR&I for one of the Research Fellow Posts for CPOC Fellow 2026–2027. 🔗More Info: shorturl.at/KdLLT

For more than a half-century, vaccines have had remarkable success eradicating the most lethal and devastating childhood infectious diseases, saving millions of lives and ushering in a relative golden era of global public health. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

We've emailed members exciting news: we've secured a new home for the College, @ficm.bsky.social & @facultypainmed.bsky.social This milestone is shaped by member feedback, guided by our shared principles and focused on the future. See your inbox for more, or read online: ow.ly/7WoX50WuO8j

Open Source AI is transforming how we build and use AI—lower cost, more control, and transparent practices. See key takeaways from the GOSIM Forum and read the full report: www.linuxfoundation.org/research/gos... #OpenSourceAI #AIstrategy #ResponsibleAI #LinuxFoundation

Join UKDHC Chair Angus Wallace at #NHSDigitalHealth tomorrow as joins a panel to unpack what’s needed to equip today’s health and care workforce for a digital-first future. ⏰13:50 to 14:20 Still time to register here: events.nationalhealthexecutive.com/nhs-digital-...

The deadline for #abstracts to the @ukdhc.bsky.social Annual Scientific Conference on 23rd October 2025 has been extended until the 31st July - still a chance to get your abstract submitted in time at ukdhc.info/event/asic-2... #Digital #Health #Conference #Informatics

A sensible position on this very important topic adopted by the RCoA

Opinion 🗣️ The NHS must partner more effectively with private enterprise to deliver the plan’s digital ambitions, writes Dr Charlotte Refsum, director of health policy at the Tony Blair Institute www.digitalhealth.net/2025/07/10-y...

💡Got insight, data or innovation to share at our conference this October? The UKDHC Annual Scientific Informatics Conference is where your work can influence policy, practice, and future research in UK health and care. 📝 Submit your abstract by 31 July 2025 🔗 ukdhc.info/asic-2025-ab...

Join us at our next Anaesthetic Updates. We'll discuss the latest developments in anaesthetic and perioperative care, including 👇 ▶️Neuro & vascular ▶️Obstetric & paediatric ▶️High-risk airways ▶️And lots more! Earn 15 CPD credits. Book 👉 ow.ly/xx5K50WmXxY #medsky #ansky

The government’s 10 year plan includes several new policies around digital and technology, such as the planned roll out of My Health, a new tool for the NHS App that includes real-time data from wearables, biometric sensors or smart devices. www.digitalhealth.net/2025/07/what...

An ‘innovator passport’ will be introduced over the next two years to allow technology that has been robustly assessed by one NHS organisation to be easily rolled out to others, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced. www.digitalhealth.net/2025/07/dhsc...

Join our free webinar for anaesthetists in training (ST4-ST7) on 26 September! ☑️Make informed career choices ☑️Develop your skills ☑️Gain sub-specialty insights ☑️Stage 2: AM | Stage 3 PM (or attend both) ☑️5 CPD points Register now: ow.ly/3UYs50WcU5B #medsky #ansky

📢 The UKDHC Annual Scientific Informatics Conference returns on 23 October 2025. We’re looking for papers that explore real-world experience, innovation and research in clinical informatics. Prizes of 💰 £1,000-£500 🗓 Abstract deadline: 18 July 2025 Submit here: ukdhc.info/asic-2025-ab...

The UK digital health market is growing fast. According to Mordor Intelligence, it’s expected to grow to USD36.84 billion by 2030. For UKDHC, it highlights the urgency of connecting people, practice, and policy – so that this growth translates into better care, not just more tech.

Discover GasGasGas - a brilliant podcast for Primary FRCA exam prep! They cover everything from pharmacology to VIVA practice episodes. We care about helping you pass! Perfect for busy anaesthesia trainees who want efficient, engaging learning. #MedicalEducation #Anaesthesia #FRCA #Podcast

Arrived a bit late but thoroughly enjoying the SPOMS presentations at the Scottish Perioperative Association Meeting at Crieff Hydro Hotel. #perioperative #SPOMS2025 #pre-assessment #pre-opyimisation Where can Digital Initiatives further support delivery of better optimised care.

NHS England is working with NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) to create a national population health management tool which will run on the federated data platform (FDP). www.digitalhealth.net/2025/06/nhse...

🎟️ Booking now open for the UKDHC Annual Scientific Informatics Conference – 23 October 2025 Join colleagues from across the UK at this major event for the clinical informatics community. More info and booking: www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-onli...

UKDHC has launched The Real Deal – free, practical digital skills support for health & care staff. Self-assess, learn in bite-size modules, and build confidence at your own pace. ukdhc.info/ukdhc-launch...

Amazing job, summarizing 260 RCTs of vaccines with nearly 2.5 million patients randomized! We will turn this into a peer reviewed manuscript, but the table summarizing the trials can be seen on the web: www.bradspellberg.com/vaccine-rcts

"The true protagonist is always the patient. Our job isn’t to dominate their story but to help them navigate it. We’re never the main characters, even if we think we are." @drmattmorgan.bsky.social on main character syndrome in medicine www.bmj.com/content/389/...

📢 Call for abstracts – deadline: 18 July 2025 Part of the 2025 conference is reserved for scientific papers and posters. For full details and guidance on abstract submission: cdn.hc-uk.org.uk/cache/health... To submit your abstract: ukdhc.info/asic-2025-ab...

Interesting reframing of the perception and narrative, I can see that this would in some ways improve two way communication at the very least @wanguswallace.bsky.social #ukdhc @ukdhc.bsky.social #health #communications

Volume of Distribution — shot-glass vs swimming-pool metaphor demystified. 👉 buff.ly/n1dpX74 #FOAMed #medsky #ansky

GLP-1 "Do not stop the drugs!" @elboghdadly.bsky.social advises on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists at #Anaesthesia2025

Interesting presentation of experience and engagement with MyKanta and Open Notes in Finland since 2010 at #MIE2025 #BuddyHealthcare @ukdhc.bsky.social #Health #Informatics of note 48% of over 75yo’s now engaging with the system regularly!

At the Medical Informatics Europe Conference #MIE2025 at Technology & Innovation Centre, University Strathclyde #UniofStrathclyde today! Interesting posters & topics #Informatics @ukdhc.bsky.social @wanguswallace.bsky.social #Medical #Innovation #AI #BCS #FedIP @efmi.bsky.social

How do you measure metabolic equivalents (METs)? How many flights of stairs? What is the speed of ascension? How many stairs in a ‘flight’? What is the stair width? #AnSky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

Calling all doctors, allied health professionals and patients with an interest in the developments of perioperative care. Our bi-monthly newsletter highlights the most up to date information, events, resources and publications. Sign up: ow.ly/Nt2Z50VRKvt

Stable chronic heart failure is independently associated with major adverse cardiovascular events, mortality and severe postoperative complications when measured 30 days after non-cardiac surgery. #AnSky #MedSky doi.org/10.1111/anae...

We're delighted to announce the date and theme of the 2nd UKDHC Annual Scientific Conference 2025! Advancing Digital Competence Collaboration, Innovation & Empowerment in Health and Social Care Taking place online on 23 October 2025.

UKDHC's Angus Wallace was invited to write the foreword for Anthony Lawton's book 'The AI Strategic Edge – an accessible, thoughtful and genuinely useful read for anyone trying to get to grips with what #AI really means for #healthcare, today and tomorrow. ukdhc.info/the-ai-strat...

The College, alongside the Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group (SALG), the @facultypainmed.bsky.social and cpoc.bsky.social would like to ensure that anaesthetists are aware that prolonged release opioids are no longer licensed for the treatment of post operative pain. ow.ly/nV2E50VOCz5

The vacancy for our next Patient Lead closes on the 09 May 2025. Sit on the CPOC Board and lead our patient representative team to ensure the patient voice shapes CPOC’s strategic direction and remains central to all we do. Interview: 06 June 2025 ➡️https://ow.ly/7hNG50VjgrP

The plots of disaster movies that portray the end of civilization often begin with high-level Government Officials ignoring the warnings of Scientists. One of several lesson learned from the 2.5 hour @Netflix Documentary — Don’t Look Up (2021).

Join us in June for our latest Anaesthetic Updates event. Connect with speciality experts, and share your experiences. The hybrid event runs over 3 days which can earn you up to 15 CPD points. Attend 1, 2 or all 3 days. 11-13 June Online or in person in London. ow.ly/LKuB50VITmC

We're appointing 7 Regional Ambassadors to help drive the launch and promotion of our innovative training programmes and initiatives across the UK. Apply here: ukdhc.info/vacancies/

Join UKDHC's Exec Director Prof. Angus Wallace at #NHSWorkforce where the topic of discussion will be workforce digital skills. This session is from 10.35–11.05 and it's free! Register here: events.nationalhealthexecutive.com/workforce-20...

We have published our 2025 updated Guideline for the Management of Anaemia in the Perioperative Pathway. The guideline focuses on a full pathway patient centred approach to reduce postop anaemia risk. ➡️Includes 2025 preface summary of key changes. 🔗https://ow.ly/AA0n50Vy0OK

This is a very valid point that is quite often sadly the outcome of implementing “digital initiatives” in the NHS where paper based thought processes and ways of working get transposed into “digital paper” process. This misses the whole point and renders the data inaccessible.

UKDHC is looking to appoint 7 Regional Ambassadors to help drive the launch and promotion of our innovative training programmes and initiatives across the UK. Find out more here: ukdhc.info/vacancies/

At our CPOC Advisory Group Webinar CPOC Deputy Director @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social reinforces the clear evidence for perioperative care. ➡️Preoperative optimisation reduces complications by up 50% ➡️ 3% of patients account for 45% of hospital costs ➡️12% of operations have complications

Apply: bursaries for aspiring NHS CIOs, CCIOs and CNIOs Develop digital health leadership skills, gain insights from NHS, earn 10 CPD points, and network with peers, senior leaders Sponsored by @salesforce and @InterSystems Submit👉https://digitalhealthsummerschools.com/nextgen-bursary-programme

UKDHC is working to drive positive change in #healthcare! Through collaboration, education and innovation, we’re working to enhance healthcare quality and efficiency. Together with our members and partners, we aim to transform the future of digital health and social care. Join us on this journey!

Absolutely agree with this, attacks are inevitable and unavoidable, it is simple delusion to pretend otherwise and as such the posture needs to be education, robust defence and speed in addressing any such attacks!

We have published the final page of preop optimisation intervention series. The 7th page is on Assessment, Optimisation & Shared Decision Making. It provides principles to help all periop staff who support patients with co-existing conditions. 👉 ow.ly/aTnb50VoYUr

There is still time to apply to become our next CPOC Fellow for 25-26. This is a unique opportunity to challenge and enhance your skills with a high-performing team in periop care. 12 month paid 0.5FTE Closing: 6 April 2025 Interview: 30 April 2025 cpoc.org.uk/get-involved...

Positions are available for: • Transthoracic echocardiography fellowship. • Perioperative anaesthesia fellowship. • Regional anaesthesia fellowship. • Simulation & Education fellowship. • General anaesthesia fellowships. 6 and 12-month positions are available, commencing in February or August 2026.