NHS Online Hospital, Braille Amplifiers
In Touch discusses the idea of the new NHS Online Hospital: what might it offer patients and how might it contribute to tackling long waiting lists and unnecessary appointments.
The NHS Online Hospital will aim to provide patients with the option of a hybrid care pathway, with the option of face-to-face appointments and digital connections with doctors and consultants. In Touch hears about the plans for the service, how it might contribute to bringing down long waiting lists and tacking the so-called postcode lottery of care across England.
Blind Paralympic athlete, content creator and guitarist Anthony Ferraro went viral recently when he posted a video unboxing 'the world's first' braille amplifier. It was provided to him by UK-based company Victory Amps as a surprise, and they now offer customisable braille amps to the wider visually impaired community off the back of this experience. Anthony and Chris George, from Victory Amps, provide In Touch with the details.
Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Beth Hemmings
Production Coordinator: Helen Surtees
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