Trial of machine learning tool to manage Covid-19 pressure launched
20 April 2020
The machine learning tool is designed to help hospitals predict how many patients need an ICU bed and how many require ventilators.
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Boots extends partnership with LIVI as it looks to expand digital offering
17 April 2020
Boots has chosen online GP provider, LIVI, as its preferred partner as the retailer looks to expand its digital offering for customers.
NHSX staff warned about conflicts of interest during Covid-19 crisis
17 April 2020
An email sent to NHSX staff said the organisation needs to ācarefully manageā the challenges that arise from working with private contractors.
Industry news in brief
17 April 2020
This month’s industry round-up features news that Oxford VR has launched a social engagement programme aimed at reducing anxious social avoidance.
Apple and Google join forces in fight against Covid-19
16 April 2020
The companies will create contact tracing technology to enable the use of Bluetooth to help governments and health authorities track Covid-19.
DrDoctor launches free Covid-19 toolkit for NHS Trusts
16 April 2020
DrDoctor has launched a free Covid-19 toolkit, which includes videio consultations and a digital symptom assessment tracker for NHS trusts.
Walsall Healthcare responds to Covid-19 with online consultations
16 April 2020
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has implemented online consultation software in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in a bid to make sure people stay at home.
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
NHSEās Dermot Ryan confirmed for Summer Schools 2026
4 June 2026
Dermot Ryan, director of digital transformation at NHS England, has been announced as the latest
