Lis Evenstad

1 week ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has announced a digital leadership qualification for care leaders and managers. The aim of the level 5 qualification award is to ensure social care leaders have the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt and use digital innovations and technology in the sector.

2 weeks ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

A group of 42 Labour MPs are calling for the government to launch a comprehensive digital ID programme. In an open letter, which has been shared with several government departments, the MPs said the time said a digital identity for citizens would potentially “transform public services”. The government already has its own digital identity service, One Login, allowing people to prove who they are when accessing government services online, as well as the introduction of digital driving licenses.

2 weeks ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

Fragmented funding and inconsistent policies are key barriers to implementing technology-led integration of health and social care, according to a report by telecare provider Tunstall. The report found that current funding models are insufficient to tackle the gap between health and social care, despite initiatives such as pooling funding through integrated care boards (ICBs). “Effective integration demands coordinated financial strategies where health and social care budgets are aligned.

2 weeks ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

No means yes Taking it into her own hands, Hawkins started looking for solutions, with the idea that there must be “somebody that can help us” out there. Then she found Salesforce consulting partner Brysa – and it turned out the automation she was seeking was indeed possible. Eight weeks after the project began, NFM had a streamlined referral process, through which information packs were sent out automatically and response times improved.

3 weeks ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

Computer Weekly has launched its 15th annual UKtech50, our search for a definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK technology. We want to recognise the chief information officers (CIOs), industry executives, public servants and business leaders who are driving forward the digital agenda in the UK economy. This year, Computer Weekly is once again partnering with IT recruitment specialist Harvey Nash, and together our aim is to identify the 50 most influential leaders in UK IT.