AWS outage causes disruption to patient care across NHS sites
21 October 2025
Exclusive: An AWS outage is believed to have caused disruption to patient care at around 10 NHS sites using Oracle systems.
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Overarching AI regulation expected by mid 2026, says MHRA chief
21 October 2025
The MHRA is aiming to set out a framework for the regulation of AI by the middle of 2026, confirmed Lawrence Tallon, chief executive.
North East and Yorkshire trial app to help patients quit smoking
20 October 2025
Patients in the North East and Yorkshire are being offered a digital app to help them quit smoking as part of a pilot scheme.
Intuitive opens UKâs largest robotic-assisted surgery training centre
20 October 2025
Intuitive has opened its new UK and Ireland headquarters which includes the UKâs largest da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery training centre.
NHSE awards ÂŁ45m contract to advance preventative healthcare
20 October 2025
NHSE has awarded a ÂŁ45m contract to strengthen digital capabilities for preventative healthcare in line with the 10 year health plan.
Aide Health launches AI scribing tool for patients
17 October 2025
UK startup Aide Health has launched an AI scribing tool to summarise consultations for patients, to provide a record of medical advice.
The Menopause Network launches digital platform for midlife care
17 October 2025
The Menopause Network has launched a platform for healthcare professionals and patients, with the aim of improving midlife care.
Dartford and Gravesham goes live with digital maternity system
27 April 2026
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has gone live with the K2 Maternity Information System, delivered
GP practice outages caused by IT firewall issue
27 April 2026
A network outage which disrupted access to clinical systems at several GP surgeries was caused
Cost of Northern Ireland’s digital care record rises to ÂŁ400m
24 April 2026
The cost of implementing a digital records system for Northern Irelandâs health trusts has soared
Sheffield introduces surgical robot to advance cancer care
24 April 2026
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has unveiled a new robotic-assisted surgery system to advance
NHSE explores home testing via NHS App for new conditions
24 April 2026
NHS England is exploring plans to enable patients to order tests, complete them and receive
