Connecting

There are many organisations, support groups and information streams focussed on digital primary care and health informatics. Some groups are focussed to professional interests or technologies, while others cover more general health and clinical informatics.

Digital healthcare groups and associations

If you are interested in finding out more about digital primary care, there a number of organisations and associations which you may be interested in. Members of these groups have a range of experience and are committed to advocating and supporting health informatics and digital solutions for use in the NHS.

Some organisations are open and freely available to all. Others require a paid subscription, however many of these also have open content.

Open organisations

FutureNHS - Digital Primary Care (sign-up for a free account)
NHS Networks

Member organisations

Media and newsletters

There are many newsletters and media feeds which are free to access and will keep you informed of what is happening in the world of primary care health informatics and technology.

Digital Health
Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP)
NHS Digital: newsletters for digital leaders, practice managers, pharmacy professionals, technology suppliers, and others
Patient Information Forum (PIF)
Primary Care Contracting (PCC)
Roy Lilley | nhsManagers.net
The King's Fund

Educational events

The Digital Health Summer Schools are focussed towards CIO, CCIO, CNIOs, and all current and aspiring digital health leaders.

Conferences and events

Throughout the year there are numerous conferences and events, some are CPD accredited. The following are free for NHS staff to attend.