Harrogate NHS Trust employs Ascom smartphones to ‘purge the pager’
15 May 2019
The technology will enable the trust to send customised alerts and critical messages to clinical and support staff on the move.
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Technological and information sharing allow nurses to take the lead
15 May 2019
To mark International Nurses’ Day Caron Swinscoe, NHS Digital’s acting chief nurse, encouraged nurses to continue taking the lead on the digital revolution.
24/7 text messaging services launched to support those in crisis
15 May 2019
The Shout helpline operates 24/7 and connects people in need – those feeling suicidal or suffering a mental health crisis – with trained volunteers.
Barnsley Hospital develops digital whiteboard for patient information
14 May 2019
The ProWard system was developed in-house by the hospitals information team and aims to provide a single point of access for patient care information.
NHS Grampian ditches pagers for faster mobile messaging service
14 May 2019
Staff at NHS Grampian are now able to communicate vital patient information within seconds rather than wasting time trying to find a landline.
Tameside and Glossop employ Civica’s cloud-based solutions
14 May 2019
The software company’s CostMaster cloud solution will provide the trust with a clearer view of its cost data to better inform the board of their finances.
Alcidon enters resellers agreement with Better by Marand
13 May 2019
The provider which alerts hospital staff when patients are at risk of harm as made an agreement to help tackle medication errors.
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
