Heart health tool reveals obesity on the rise in the UK
The World Heart Federation’s heart health tool reveals that although high blood pressure rates have decreased in the UK, obesity rates are on the rise.
Infrastructure
Aneurin Bevan signs four-year deal with DrDoctor
DrDoctor and Aneurin Bevan Health Board have announced a four-year partnership, with the aim of supporting a move to value-based care.
Clinical Software
Evergreen Life app launches nationwide
Evergreen Life launches NHS-approved medical records app that places patients’ personal medical records at their fingertips.
Digital Patient 16
WannaCrypt cyber-attack continues to impact NHS trusts
One week on and the WannaCrypt Ransomware attack continues to impact NHS trusts across England, causing delays and disruptions to services.
News
Welsh GP administrator fined for illegally accessing patient records
A former NHS administrator, Sally Anne Day, has been fined for unlawfully accessing patient records where she was fined £200 for each offence.
News
Health IT news in brief
This week’s health IT news in brief covers new senior appointments at two suppliers, a milestone for Yorkshire and Humber’s genomic medicine centre, and success for a cable management device.
News
Bolton delivers one of the largest PAS mergers
The informatics team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust recently planned and delivered the merging of hospital and community patient administration systems.
News
Greenwich CCG identify extra 4,000 patients with long term conditions
NHS Greenwich CCG and Vision have identified an extra 4,000 patients with long term conditions through a real-time solution.
Clinical Software
Scottish NHS health boards escape major cyber disruptions
A total 12 out of 14 Health Boards in Scotland experienced only minor disruptions following Friday’s global ransomware attack with two escaping the attack completely.
Cyber Security