Healthcare professionals across Europe will soon have the opportunity to participate in the BeWell Pilot Training Courses, a pioneering initiative aimed at equipping the health and care workforce with critical digital and green skills. These free online courses are designed to address urgent skill gaps and prepare professionals for the evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring they are well-versed in emerging technologies and sustainable practices. Why Join the BeWell Pilot? Healthcare is rapidly changing, and with it, the skills required to deliver efficient, secure, and sustainable care. The BeWell project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, has developed an [...]

On 4 December 2024, EHTEL President, Donna Henderson of the NHS National Services, Scotland, welcomed not only EHTEL members but also friends from across the community. The entire day examined why - in the digital health field where the one constant is change - looking back at the “where” and “why” it all started is crucial for creating a better future. Throughout the day's seven sessions, therefore, 30 moderators and speakers reflected on the day’s key messages, by looking both backwards and forwards. At EHTEL’s 2024 Thought Leaders’ Symposium, there were: Seven sessions including an opening address and closing session. Two sponsors: Sorsix, the Scottish Government. Four supporting EU co-financed projects [...]

Europe is increasingly focusing on what needs to be done to encourage the Union to “think and act big”. This session explored what lies ahead in terms of international action, organisational challenges, and growth in digital skills. This session covered what can be done internationally, Europe-wide, nationally, and regionally, to deal with the current workforce crisis. It drew on strategies, what countries/regions can learn from each other, and how to expand digital skills in the health and care fields. It was supported by, the work of BeWell, a project on upskilling and reskilling, which aims to help to shape the European health and care workforce of tomorrow. [...]

Registration for the first Open Call of our COMFORTage Community Forum is now available, check the details below: The webinar will be held next Thursday 6th March at 11am (CET time). Registration available here. You can read the agenda in this link! The COMFORTage Community Forum (CCF) is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and impactful solutions for dementia and frailty care. To ensure clarity, focus, and purpose, the forum is organised into three thematic areas. These areas aim to address the multifaceted challenges associated with dementia and frailty, driving progress through specialisation, structured collaboration, and targeted dissemination of insights Learn more and register here.