Results of first week of test and trace are in – app is still out
12 June 2020
The app was designed to speed up the process of contact-tracing, with epidemiologists previously warning manual contact-tracing would be too slow.
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‘Apparent failure’ of contact-tracing app hinders test and trace system
12 June 2020
A report criticised the governmentās decision to develop a centralised contact-tracing model, raising concerns about āconfidentiality and security of data”.
Industry news in brief
12 June 2020
Our monthly industry round-up is back, this time featuring news Locums Nest has partnered with Rotageek to improve NHS rostering.
Contact-tracing app data ‘could feed into NHS Covid-19 data store’
11 June 2020
The data protection impact assessment on the store, managed by Palantir, provides a look at how data will inform the response to the pandemic.
Cyber security framework launched to bolster trusts’ safety
11 June 2020
The Cyber Security Services Framework provides access to 25 suppliers specialising in managing cyber risks, recovering from attacks and cyber consultancy.
Humber Teaching NHS FT goes live with DXC Lorenzo solution
11 June 2020
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, has gone live with an electronic prescribing and medicine management solution from DXC Lorenzo.
Northern Ireland signs with Epic for Ā£275m EPR programme
10 June 2020
Northern Ireland has signed a Ā£275m deal with US firm Epic to supply electronic patient records across the country as part of a 10-year deal.
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
