Guy’s and St Thomas’ issues £175m tender for new EHR
23 May 2019
The contract includes a requirement for GPs to have direct access to the EHR as well as having the option of linking up to neighbouring trusts.
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Tara Donnelly calls for digital health solutions to be accessible for all
23 May 2019
As digital services in the NHS are becoming increasingly popular, it’s vital they are user friendly, Donnelly told a conference at The King’s Fund.
Collaboration key to “get most” out of technology to prevent heart disease
22 May 2019
Computer science, engineering and medicine need to work together to develop the best technology to prevent heard disease, the British Heart Foundation says.
AI needs quality NHS data to succeed, director of research centre says
22 May 2019
Professor Reza Razavi also said patient engagement is vital if we don’t want to “sour the pitch” for other data-driven initiatives in the future.
Action for Children invests in mood tracking app for kids
22 May 2019
Action for Children has introduced Mind of My Own’s apps as a way for children to digitally share worries and concerns in confidence.
GPs burdened with responsibility of ‘policing’ online pharmacies
21 May 2019
Situations where patients pick their medication “off the shelf” is dangerous but relying on GPs to OK the prescription is “inappropriate”, the BMA said.
Fast follower Pennine hospital rolls-out digital dementia tool
21 May 2019
Using a blueprint from GDE Salford Royal Foundation NHS Trust the trust has now embedded the electronic screening into patient care.
NHSE to roll out Microsoft AI assistant to 505,000 NHS staff
8 June 2026
NHS England is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 505,000 clinicians and support staff across
NHSBT study to use AI and genomic data for blood matching
8 June 2026
An NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) study will evaluate an algorithm designed to improve blood
North Ayrshire selects Totalmobile platform to modernise care visits
5 June 2026
North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) will implement Totalmobile’s digital platform to improve
Data guardian seeks clarification on Palantir patient data access
5 June 2026
The National Data Guardian has asked NHSE to explain how Palantir staff gained access to
Movers and Shakers news roundup
5 June 2026
This Movers and Shakers roundup includes health secretary Wes Streeting’s resignation and the appointment of
