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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · 25d

Caring for others is demanding work, and the people who do it deserve all the support we can give. When digital solutions are shaped around their real needs, they can ease daily pressures and create more space for meaningful care.

UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · 29d

Digital capabilities are essential for all healthcare professionals. The REAL DEAL offers free, confidential self-assessments to help you identify your strengths and areas for development. Take the assessment, get your score and access resources to grow your skills. ukdhc.info/course/ukdhc...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us online for the UKDHC Annual Scientific Informatics Conference on 23 October! This session will explore how we can improve digital skills in workforce development, with insights from Jane Fitzgerald, Linda Vernon and Helen Harrison. Register: www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-onli...

UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're delighted that Dr Penny Kechagioglou will be speaking at UKHDC's conference in October.
Don't miss it!
Register here 👇 www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-onli...

UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚀 Want to put your brand in front of digital health professionals shaping the future of care? Join us as a sponsor at UKDHC 2025 – limited opportunities, big impact, great value. www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/assets/sponsorship-opportunities/flyers/exhib-t&cs.pdf

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jul 30

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-...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jul 28

📣 Meaning to submit an abstract to #UKDHC2025? Now’s the time to do it. Whether you're leading a project, testing an idea, or championing change on the ground, your experience matters. Share what you're learning. Let others build on it.
Submit here: ukdhc.info/asic-2025-ab...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jul 28

New data shows closing the UK’s digital skills gap could unlock £23bn/year. UKDHC’s The Real Deal offers #NHS & care staff free tools to upskill at pace.
A smarter, more inclusive digital health workforce starts here. futuredotnow.uk/lack-of-digi...

Lack of digital skills in workforce costing UK over £23 BILLION per year - FutureDotNow

New report: Lack of digital skills in workforce costing UK over £23 BILLION per year

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jul 14

💡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...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jul 1

UKDHC would like to invite you to come along to an open meeting on Tuesday 1 July. Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation ☕

No agenda. The floor is open for us to discuss whatever's on your mind.💡🙂

Meet us here at 19.00 BST: us02web.zoom.us/j/3027742684...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jun 20

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.

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jun 10

🎟️ 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...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jun 5

📢 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...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jun 4

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...

UKDHC launches the Real Deal to boost digital skills in health and care - UKDHC CIC

UKDHC launches the Real Deal to boost digital skills in health and care The UK Digital Health and Care (UKDHC) […]

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Jun 1

UCL’s AI model on NHS data for 57M people shows digital health’s promise. As UKDHC, we support innovation but stress robust data governance and transparency to build trust and inclusion

www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...

AI model trained on de-identified data from 57 million people

An artificial intelligence (AI) model is being trained on a set of NHS data for 57 million people in England, from which personal information has been stripped away, in a world-first pilot project run...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · May 28

UKDHC brings together digital health professionals to share knowledge, drive innovation and improve care. If you're passionate about informatics, ethics, and collaboration – this is your community.
#DigitalHealth #UKDHC #HealthInformatics

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · May 27

Join our practical webinar on 'Building Trust and Influence: Social Media Tips for Today’s Health Professionals'. We’ll explore how to use your voice with clarity, confidence and credibility online.
📅 Wed 28 May
⏰ 18.00–19.00 BST
🔗https://bit.ly/UKDHC-WEBINARS

UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · May 26

📢 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...

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · May 11

🎓 What kind of education and training sets you up for a career in #digitalhealth? In the latest part of her series for UKDHC, Ufuoma O. has pulled together the learning pathways that can help you take your first (or next) step into this growing field.

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · May 6

Passionate about digital transformation in health and social care? As a UKDHC Regional Ambassador, you’ll help launch and promote innovative training programmes and initiatives that support professionals across the UK.
👉 We’d love to hear from you. ukdhc.info/vacancies/

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Apr 29

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...

NHS Workforce 2025

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Apr 25

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/

Vacancies - UKDHC CIC

Vacancies We are not currently hiring. English Regional Ambassador x 7Applications close: 17.00 28 April 2025 Position: View job spec […]

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Apr 24

We're launching our summer webinars next week - kicking off with 'Reducing cancellations and optimising theatre usage with digital perioperative pathways' with Dr François Taljard.
📆 Wed 30 April
⏰ 18.00–19.00 BST
📍https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84908289229?pwd=udt5gK92c5Fm3lN3ebpBwHAbUaJqOr.1

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Apr 24

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 AI Strategic Edge: Foreword - UKDHC CIC

Prof. Angus Wallace provides the foreword to Anthony Lawton's book on AI in healthcare - The AI Strategic Edge.

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UKDHC @ukdhc.bsky.social · Apr 17

In just 2 minutes, UKDHC's Ufuoma O. will give you an overview of working in clinical risk and safety. ⬇️ #digitalhealthcare #digitalcareers

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