UK Government launches Digital Strategy

Yesterday, the Culture Secretary launched the UK Digital Strategy, aiming to create an environment that makes the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a digital business. 

Partnerships under the scheme aim to:

• Spark growth in the digital economy through innovation
• Teach adults digital skills to help them thrive in a digital economy
• Create international tech hubs in emerging markets
• Invest in infrastructure so that fast, reliable broadband is widely available

This is all very good news for those of us already working in digital health: with the prospect of increased digital literacy widening the audience who can benefit from digital health interventions; the creation of an environment that supports digital innovation and makes it more accessible; and wider opportunities for collaboration on research and development world-wide.

Further details are available in the press release on the .gov.uk website.