Northern Lincolnshire cyber-attack likely ransomware
2 December 2016
The attack, which knocked out the northern trust’s IT systems for four days, described as a type of malware that encrypted data.
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Critical IT systems on Leeds risk register
1 December 2016
A sizeable chunk of a major teaching hospital’s critical IT systems are at significant risk of failing without warning, according to its corporate risk register.
Frank Hester named entrepreneur of the year
30 November 2016
Frank Hester, chief executive of TPP, has been named entrepreneur of the year at the Lloyds National Business Awards.
‘Carer on demand’ service launched
30 November 2016
A new service that provides social care on demand has been launched, contributing to a growing trend for private health and care services to launch on digital platforms .
Cancer Research UK calls for investment in digital pathology
29 November 2016
Investment in digital pathology and in data collection will be essential if diagnostic services are to be able to cope in the future, according to a leading charity’s report.
NHS Digital proposes analytics service to disrupt market
29 November 2016
NHS Digital is proposing to create a “clear, baseline analytical service”, according to a paper with significant implications for the business intelligence market.
National NHS leaders join Summer Schools 2026 speaker line-up
24 June 2026
Three national NHS leaders shaping the future of digital health have been confirmed for Summer
University Hospitals Sussex signs EPR contract with Alcidion
24 June 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with Alcidion to deliver an
Manchester Met wins funding to boost AI health innovation
23 June 2026
Manchester Metropolitan University will promote AI for business and the development of wearable health technologies
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
23 June 2026
Today’s briefing features research into growing distrust in healthcare AI and a partnership between the
FDP ‘here to stay’ says Patel as Palantir contract faces review
23 June 2026
Nirav Patel, head of demand and delivery for the NHS FDP, has said the platform
