More people will be able to access digital prescriptions thanks to government funding.

The government announced today that it will giving millions of pounds to NHS Trusts across Kent and Medway.

The money is being given out in a bit to get hospitals to move away from handwritten prescriptions.

Ministers believe that the upgrade will eventually make systems more efficient and reduce medication by a predicted 30%.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust due to get £1.25 million each.

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are due to get £800,000.

This comes from a second wave of funding from a pot totally £7.8 million.

The government's Minister for Health Edward Argar said: "Electronic prescriptions in our hospitals will not only do away with old fashioned paper prescriptions, but can help prevent avoidable and potentially catastrophic medication errors.

"As part of our long term plan for the NHS, we’re committed to giving our hard working staff access to modern systems which save them valuable time and make every penny of taxpayers’ money count.

"Following the previous funding announcement, I’m delighted to confirm the funding allocations for these 25 trusts as part of our mission to upgrade NHS hospitals with modern technology so patients get the best and safest care possible.

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