Digital NHS leader talks Covid-19 response and diversity
22 July 2020
The associate director of digital transformation at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS FT has said the Covid-19 pandemic has “brought about the need for change”.
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Hancock refuses to provide roll-out date for contact-tracing app
22 July 2020
When questioned on the progress of the app Hancock told a parliamentary committee it would be rolled-out “as soon as an effective one is available”.
Covid-19 tests now being automatically sent to GP systems
22 July 2020
GP systems are now being automatically sent Covid-19 test results giving doctors visibility of which of their patients have had tests and the results.
The Shuri Network: One year on from its official launch
21 July 2020
At the time of its launch the network had about 60 members but word quickly spread and the network has grown to about 650 members today.
Dedalus buys DXC Technology’s health business for £413m
21 July 2020
Fast-growing European health IT and diagnostics specialist Dedalus has announced it will buy DXC Technology’s health business for £413m ($525m).
Royal Wolverhampton predicts needs for PPE using Teletracking
21 July 2020
The trust measured interaction with possible confirmed Covid-19 cases using its teletracking patient and staff system alongside real-time location system.
Digital Health Networks reach milestone 5000th member
20 July 2020
Digital Health Networks, the collaboration and best practice community of NHS IT leaders, has welcomed its 5000th member.
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
