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App launched to support frontline workers during the pandemic

App launched to support frontline workers during the pandemic

20 May 2020
Blink has been developed and deployed in partnership with leading organisations, including the UK’s NHS, to empower and protect frontline and key workers inside their organisations.
10% of NHS estate to switch to renewable electricity

10% of NHS estate to switch to renewable electricity

18 Feb 2020
It follows the launch of the For a greener NHS campaign and is part of NHS Property Services’ drive to provide sustainably run buildings that help to deliver excellent patient care.
London mayor launches resilience strategy

London mayor launches resilience strategy

07 Feb 2020
The UK capital’s first-ever resilience strategy addresses challenges such as climate change, city safety as well as Brexit and aims to avert a crisis before it happens.
UK local authority moves to digital NHS health checks

UK local authority moves to digital NHS health checks

27 Aug 2019
Southwark Council will offer a digital version of the NHS Health Check to save people needing to book face-to-face appointments with their GP.
NHS to establish an artificial intelligence lab

NHS to establish an artificial intelligence lab

09 Aug 2019
UK’s Department of Health and Social Care says the lab will bring together academics, specialists and technology companies to work on the biggest challenges in health and care.
London installs air quality monitors in hospitals

London installs air quality monitors in hospitals

26 Mar 2019
The monitors will provide real-time air quality measurements that will allow health professionals to take appropriate action to protect patients and employees.
NHS gets connected for maintenance

NHS gets connected for maintenance

10 May 2018
A Scottish hospital is trialling an Internet of Things system from property technology company Beringar to monitor and track medical beds
Building efficiency in the NHS

Building efficiency in the NHS

26 Oct 2017
New Internet of Things project aims to help the UK’s National Health Service make better use of its vast 500-million square foot estate
Learning from a cyber attack

Learning from a cyber attack

16 May 2017
Smart Cities World’s regular blogger and data security expert, Colin Tankard of Digital Pathways, dissects the recent malware attack