Mobile health and apps news in brief
29 May 2020
Our latest mobile apps round-up features news that Patient Access has passed 10 million UK users and Pando Health has been added to the NHS Apps library.
News
NHSX publishes AI buyers guide to ensure safety and efficiency
28 May 2020
Procurement teams need to be assured that AI technology meets the āhighest standardsā of safety and efficiency, according to the guide.
New test and trace system falls short on roll-out of contact-tracing app
28 May 2020
DHSC said work on the contact-tracing app continues following a āpositive receptionā on the Isle of Wight, but no date for the roll-out was committed to.
BCS: Scientific modelling codes should meet independent standards
28 May 2020
The computer code behind the scientific modelling of epidemics should meet independent professional standards to ensure public trust, BCS has argued.
Manchester University NHS FT seals the deal with Epic for EPR solution
27 May 2020
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has sealed the deal with Epic which will see a new electronic patient record (EPR) solution implemented.
Fast-track online recruitment platform for adult social care launched
27 May 2020
A new online platform to fast-track recruitment into the adult social care sector has been launched by the UK government.
Innovation grant scheme for healthtech start-ups launched by HEE
27 May 2020
An innovation grant scheme has been launched by Health Enterprise East (HEE) to help smaller health tech companies team up with NHS partners.
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
