Use of video calling in NHS Scotland: 1999 – 2023

This report provides an overview of the use of video consultations within NHS Scotland from its early introduction in the late 90’s, through the development of patient facing solutions, to the introduction of Attend Anywhere / Near Me and expansion to Social Care, Housing and wider public s…Read more

British Journal of General Practice, January 2024

The place of remote consultation in modern general practice | British Journal of General Practice (bjgp.org)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Virtual Emergency department and NHS Grampian Oral Surgery Department have been shortlisted for  Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Scotland Awards on the 21st of February 2024. Use of Near Me video consultations has been integral to how they have redesigned and improved their services .

Digital Health and Care Aw…Read more

The Health Foundation published findings on exploring public attitudes toward the use of digital health technologies and data (24th November  2023). I asked Marc Beswick (Digital Education and Adoption Lead, Digital Health and care Directorate) to pick out highlights and reflect on some of the potential implications around use of technologies in…Read more

In case the link did not work in my earlier post. Apologies.

*New date* How can we organise remote consultation services that are safe, effective and equitable? | Green Templeton College (ox.ac.uk)

Green Templeton College, University of Oxford

“The first seminar of this year’s programme ‘How can we organise remote consultation services that are safe, effective and equitable?’ will be given by Professor Trish Greenhalgh.  

“The policy vision of remote consultations is of an efficient, safe and accessible remote service delivered through sta…Read more

Digital Health and Care Scotland, 4th August

Care in the Digital Age: Delivery Plan 2023-24 Scottish Government and COSLA Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Strategy

The Near Me video consulting service continues to develop, providing 440,000 virtual appointments in the last year for those who prefer a remote consultation. Group consultations h…Read more

Scottish Government, 6th July 2023

Actions which have been taken or are underway to reduce NHS Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental impact, and adapt to climate change.

Climate Emergency and Sustainability: Annual Report 2021 to 2022

Annual Climate Emergency and Sustainability Report 2021/22 – NHS Scotland – June 2023 (www.gov.scot)