Month: August 2020

How Well Are Teenagers Using Digital Health Tools?

How Well Are Teenagers Using Digital Health Tools?

Digital Health Generation The recent “Digital Health Generation” report raised concerns about how young people in the UK use apps and other digital technologies to manage their health.  Reaching teenagers On the plus side, the survey with more than 1000 English 11-18 year olds and 

Helplines Partnership Downloadable Toolkit

Helplines Partnership Downloadable Toolkit

Who can help the helplines? Our sister organisation PatientView, is currently seeking the views of patient groups worldwide on the impact of COVID-19 on how they operate, and how they are adapting to the new environment. Helplines are often a core activity of groups, and 

Miscarriage Group Supports With ‘Virtual Hugs’

Miscarriage Group Supports With ‘Virtual Hugs’

The cold prevalence data shows that most families are affected in some way by the loss associated with miscarriage. Equally, it seems that most cultures find it hard to talk about. It’s also an issue that the health app industry has sometimes failed to address