Mobile health apps news in brief
26 June 2020
This monthās mobile apps news round-up features news that the majority of UK people believe their contact-tracing data will be used for other purposes.
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NAO report highlights “complexity of the NHS digital landscape”
25 June 2020
The team behind a report into digital transformation across NHSE have said they think it highlights the ācomplexity of the NHS digital landscapeā.
NHSX publishes Ā£3m tender to help phase out pagers
25 June 2020
The solutions must enable secure messaging; image sharing; staff directory linked to the NHS.net address book; and calls.
NHSX ‘knew contact-tracing app wouldn’t work on iPhones in April’
25 June 2020
Apple and Google’s APIs only work with a decentralised system, which leaves many iPhones incompatible with the NHS centralised contact-tracing app.
Poll: Did the gov make the right decision about the contact-tracing app?
24 June 2020
In light of the government U-turn on the NHS contact-tracing app, Digital Health News wants the opinion of our readers including whether they agree.
Lack of ‘robust’ digital systems is pilling pressure on GPs
24 June 2020
Lack of robust digital systems and sustainable plans leading to extra work for GPs, a British Medical Association (BMA) survey has revealed.
Covid-19 tracking tool appears on smartphones – but it’s not an app
24 June 2020
The new exposure notification settings are part of an update to the operating systems, which will enable an app to run in the background.
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
