Kent and Medway consortium suffers week long RIS failure
10 October 2016
A radiology information system that is used by a consortium of trusts in Kent and Medway covering more than two million people failed for over a week.
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28 NHS trust ransomware attacks reported
10 October 2016
Almost 30 NHS trusts may have been hit by so-called ransomware attacks in the past year, it has been reported this morning.
‘Is the NHS going to be Ubered?’ – DH digital head
10 October 2016
The government is hoping to bring digitally disruptive services in-house through its revamped NHS.uk website.
Dr Now passes inspection amid more scrutiny for health apps
6 October 2016
The first of the digital GP services to face a CQC inspection has been given a provisional clean bill of health, with the service provided through via a mobile app deemed “safe”.
Chelsea and Westminster picks Cerner, and Jarrold as CIO
6 October 2016
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is switching to Cerner, and creating a single shared electronic patient record with a neighbouring trust.
National Cyber Security Centre to help tackle NHS threats
5 October 2016
The National Cyber Security Centre became operational this week and some of its first goals will be improving security practices in the NHS.
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
