12 things health data has taught us about Covid-19
6 October 2020
Data collection has played a vital role in informaing the governmentās response to the virus – Health Data Research tells us what we’ve learned.
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Investigation launched after IT error misses thousands of Covid-19 cases
5 October 2020
A statement from Public Health England confirmed some 15,841 cases between 25 September and 2 October were left out of daily figures.
‘Major questions unanswered’ about effectiveness of NHS Covid-19 App
5 October 2020
The Health Foundation has raised concerns about the lack of published evidence from the NHS Covid-19 App’s pilots, which it says could risk public trust.
The Walton Centre renews contract with Silverlink software
5 October 2020
The 17-year relationship was renewed to enable The Walton Centre to continue to build neurophysiology modules that work for its specific needs and budget.
Poor datasets risks ‘health data poverty’ in new technologies, experts warn
2 October 2020
Researchers have said technology has the potential to reinforce healthcare inequalities if it is not informed by representative data.
Movers and Shakers news roundup
2 October 2020
This month’s Movers and Shakers features appointments at NHSX and the first winners of the Rewired Pitchfest, TestCard.
Seven NHS hospital trusts to receive share of Ā£8.7m for e-prescribing
1 October 2020
A further Ā£8.7million is to be dished out to seven NHS hospital trusts to introduce digital records and e-prescribing as part of a Ā£78m programme.
Digital Health Summer Schools 2026 full programme published
11 June 2026
Digital Health has published the full Summer Schools 2026 programme, featuring some of the NHS’s
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
11 June 2026
Today’s briefing features a 3D model for an eye centre in London and investment in
Govt pledges Ā£20m to roll out AI X-ray tools across NHS by 2029
11 June 2026
The government has announced Ā£20 million of funding to expand AI chest X-ray tools to
Pharmacy2U launches menopause support hub
10 June 2026
UK online pharmacy Pharmacy2U has launched a dedicated womenās health hub, backed by menopause retail
MFT to launch data platform to support research and patient care
10 June 2026
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is launching a data platform to support research and
