Results of first week of test and trace are in – app is still out
12 June 2020
The app was designed to speed up the process of contact-tracing, with epidemiologists previously warning manual contact-tracing would be too slow.
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‘Apparent failure’ of contact-tracing app hinders test and trace system
12 June 2020
A report criticised the governmentās decision to develop a centralised contact-tracing model, raising concerns about āconfidentiality and security of data”.
Industry news in brief
12 June 2020
Our monthly industry round-up is back, this time featuring news Locums Nest has partnered with Rotageek to improve NHS rostering.
Contact-tracing app data ‘could feed into NHS Covid-19 data store’
11 June 2020
The data protection impact assessment on the store, managed by Palantir, provides a look at how data will inform the response to the pandemic.
Cyber security framework launched to bolster trusts’ safety
11 June 2020
The Cyber Security Services Framework provides access to 25 suppliers specialising in managing cyber risks, recovering from attacks and cyber consultancy.
Humber Teaching NHS FT goes live with DXC Lorenzo solution
11 June 2020
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, has gone live with an electronic prescribing and medicine management solution from DXC Lorenzo.
Northern Ireland signs with Epic for Ā£275m EPR programme
10 June 2020
Northern Ireland has signed a Ā£275m deal with US firm Epic to supply electronic patient records across the country as part of a 10-year deal.
Pharmacy2U launches menopause support hub
10 June 2026
UK online pharmacy Pharmacy2U has launched a dedicated womenās health hub, backed by menopause retail
MFT to launch data platform to support research and patient care
10 June 2026
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is launching a data platform to support research and
Royal Cornwall Hospitals delays Oracle EPR go-live
9 June 2026
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has delayed its Oracle EPR go-live to ensure it will
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
9 June 2026
Today’s briefing features an app designed to help people manage physical ageing and a health
Stockport trust completes rollout of new pathology LIMS
9 June 2026
Stockport NHS Foundation Trustās pathology department has gone live with a laboratory information system to
