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Improving Staff Engagement to Increase Patient Adoption of the NHS App in General Practice

Amjid Yaqub, Assistant Practice Manager and Digital Lead across four Nottingham and Nottinghamshire GP practices, has led a practical, staff-focused approach to increasing NHS App use. By building staff confidence, promoting key features such as repeat prescriptions and access to health records, and creating local digital champions, the practices have helped more patients access services online. This has reduced routine enquiries, eased pressure on reception teams, and improved patient access to healthcare information and services.

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28th August 2026

Cyber security colleague shortlisted for national award

A Nottinghamshire cyber security specialist has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Monique Botha, a Cyber Security Analyst Technologist working across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS, has been named a finalist in the NHS England Award category at the National Cyber Awards 2026. The recognition follows her earlier success at the NHS Cyber Awards, where she received the Cyber Rising Star Award, highlighting her growing contribution to cyber security across health and care services. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on 28 September 2026.

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18th August 2026
digital inclusion session at One Call Stadium, Mansfield

Supporting Digital Inclusion Within Secondary Care

Max, a Digital Inclusion Coordinator at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, is helping patients access the NHS App, digital letters and health records right in the moment they need it most. By offering one-to-one support in clinics and wards, he’s building confidence, removing barriers, and making sure everyone can benefit from digital care.

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7th May 2026

Digital Inclusion Delivery Framework

The Digital Inclusion Delivery Framework sets out a system‑wide approach to reducing digital exclusion and health inequalities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It brings partners together across health, local government and the voluntary sector to embed digital inclusion through shared principles, enabling factors and targeted actions. The framework supports consistent, collaborative delivery to ensure digital services are accessible, inclusive and equitable for all.

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10th April 2026

Spring into the NHS App – April 2026

The Digital Notts team are offering further support this April to help people Spring into the NHS App. From Monday 20 to Friday 24 April 2026, the Digital Notts team will be visiting GP practices across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to deliver engagement sessions aimed at helping patients build confidence in using the NHS App.

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10th April 2026

Nottingham City Libraries Announce Digital Drop‑In Hubs

Nottingham City Libraries are hosting free Digital Drop-In hubs offering welcoming, one-to-one support to help residents build confidence with everyday digital tasks. These relaxed sessions at Nottingham Central Library and Hyson Green Library give people the chance to learn at their own pace in a friendly, trusted community space.

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23rd January 2026

Interview: The Notts Care Record making a difference at SFH

The Notts Care Record is transforming care at Sherwood Forest Hospitals by giving clinicians fast, reliable access to up‑to‑date patient information. Dr Colin Dunkley explains how the system reduces delays, improves shared‑care decisions, and enhances the overall patient experience.

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15th January 2026

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