Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 10100

Patients: Wearable Technology

Tabled: 21 October 2024

Answered: 29 October 2024

Question

Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that the use of digital wearables in the NHS is accompanied by professional interventions.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Digital health technologies, including digital wearables, empower patients to manage their own health and get rapid access to peer support and clinical advice. Leveraging digital tools can improve the timeliness of interventions by helping frontline staff...

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