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7.5M patients waiting for NHS elective care - the untapped potential of technology.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, elective care waiting lists were high and growing. The Labour government at the time, successfully...
May 1, 20245 min read


The importance of nurturing Trust in health technology to improve adoption.
While here is a growing understanding of the barriers that prevent people from using health technology, trust, a fundamental factor, is...
Apr 17, 20235 min read

Gender differences in health technology use?
Social media feeds this past week were full of posts discussing issues sparked by #internationalwomansday. So this week’s blog will...
Mar 12, 20233 min read


How do we address the risks of Artificial Intelligence?
You will probably have heard a lot about Artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is being used to transform healthcare. Here are a few...
Feb 19, 20235 min read


The impact of climate change and human health, where does health technology fit in?
Climate change is a critical global issue which is having profound effects on our planet. However, there are also far-reaching effects on...
Feb 19, 20234 min read


Digital Health Literacy and Health Technology. Why It Matters.
The rise of technology has brought with it numerous advancements in the field of health, including telemedicine, telehealth apps,...
Feb 5, 20234 min read


World Health Organisation report on digital health inequalities, "Closing the digital health divide"
Digital health has the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery, making it more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective. However ...
Jan 28, 20233 min read


Is there a link between education and health?
Education and health are two important factors that contribute to the health and well-being of individuals and communities. While they...
Jan 2, 20235 min read


Web3 and the Metaverse; just hype or significant opportunities for healthcare?
Matt Webb, Equiti Health's technology advisor, cut through the hype to discuss the opportunities and concerns for the future healthcare...
Dec 19, 20225 min read


Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination, a public health issue requiring urgent action.
Today, The Lancet has launched a special edition examining the link between racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and health [1]. The...
Dec 10, 20223 min read


Let's Close the User Gap with Inclusive Design.
Good design has always centred around meeting user needs and creating designs that demonstrate a good understanding of their own purpose....
Nov 27, 20225 min read


Lets talk about Motivation.
For an individual to use health technology, they must be motivated to do so. Before we consider how we might be able to influence...
Sep 3, 20223 min read

Health Inequity vs Health Inequality - what's the difference and why does it matter?
Good health and wellness are not enjoyed equally by all individuals. However achieving equity in health and wellness is a key challenge...
Aug 14, 20223 min read


Health literacy, digital literacy, and designing for equity
Designing for equity engages with communities through the design and deployment of health technologies to better understand barriers faced.
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Addressing digital exclusion requires a deeper, intersectional understanding of health inequities
Addressing digital health equity requires a different approach that involves a deeper examination of the underlying causes of inequities.
Jul 15, 20222 min read


What role will technology have in replacing human roles and interactions?
This is a question often asked in response to the growth in AI, considering the extent to which machines will ever become 'human'.
Jul 1, 20223 min read
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