Hancock’s ‘tech revolutionā to include mandatory open standards
17 October 2018
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has published his plans for the use of digital in health and social care.
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Mark Jones appointed CIO of North Cumbria Health and Care ICS
17 October 2018
The former CIO of Devon Partnership NHS Trust has been drafted in to head up digital strategy for the integrated care system in north-west England.
Anglia Ruskin University develops AI app to spot TB
17 October 2018
The technology uses a regular smartphone camera to capture a biosensor with a sputum sample, with results delivered ‘in seconds’.
Leeds shoots for 100% digitisation of histopathology slides
16 October 2018
The programme looks at the possibility of harnessing artificial intelligence to improve the speed and accuracy of cancer diagnoses.
TPP announces collaboration with Clinical Practice Research Datalink
16 October 2018
The service collects de-identified patient data from GP practices across the UK for public health research and is endorsed by NHS England.
Digital system to be piloted to help crack down on prescription fraud
16 October 2018
Though the NHS Business Authority runs random checks, it is estimated that prescription fraud costs the NHS in England an estimated Ā£256m a year.
GOSH’s DRIVE unit to receive Ā£1m from NHS Digital to get started
15 October 2018
NHS Digital has described the multi-partner project as a ‘hot-bed’ for healthcare technology exploration as well as being a ālaunchpadā for concepts.
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
