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Carb Counting with Lenny is a new app designed to help children learn about diabetes and to get a better understanding of carb counting.

The patient apps initiative aims to raise patient awareness of all health issues

The Orange smartnumbers service allows GPs and practice nurses in Hampshire easier access to dedicated diabetes consultants.

Birmingham city council has invested in a £14m city telecare service to support people with long-term needs and help them remain in their homes for longer.

The Drinking Time Machine app, part of the Scottish Government's alcohol behaviour campaign, shows users how drink can speed up the ageing process.

The government has accepted the latest recommendations from the independent NHS Future Forum, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced.

A set of innovative online tools that can help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare has been launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust’s website is celebrating its first birthday this month. Since its launch more than 800,000 pages have been viewed and the site has had more than 140,000 visits.

London Deanery’s online system for recruiting doctors in training to their next training post is now fully operational. The latest development within the online recruitment system enables consultants to shortlist candidates online.

Anyone from a patient to a doctor can suggest a health app or vote for their favourite

System will help stop prisoner's physical and mental health needs going undetected

IT access system allows healthcare professionals to access the same key 'snapshot' of patient information

Scanner can detect tumours when they are just a few millimetres big.

29 per cent expect to be able to access their GP by webcam in ten years.

Three systems being developed to cover stroke victims, heart failure patients and sufferers of chronic pain.