Movers and Shakers news roundup
10 October 2025
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features the appointment of an interim director general for technology, digital and data at the DHSC.
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Cyber security expert calls for public inquiry into Synnovis attack
9 October 2025
A cyber security expert has called for a public inquiry into the Synnovis ransomware attack which led to at least one patient death.Â
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
9 October 2025
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a call for the EU to adopt a women’s health strategy by 2029 and an investment for Good Boost.
First national keynotes announced for Rewired 2026
9 October 2025
Three national clinical leaders driving the digital ambitions of the NHS 10 year health plan will take the stage at Rewired 2026.
Egos are the biggest challenge to NHS tech adoption, says Tang
9 October 2025
The biggest challenge to adopting technology in the NHS comes from leaders’ egos, according to NHSE’s chief digital information officer.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to run genetic testing study for babies
8 October 2025
More than 600 expectant parents in Sheffield have signed up for a study which will screen 100,000 babies for rare genetic conditions.
GP chatbot integration offers early alcohol advice
8 October 2025
Patients will be signposted to alcohol advice from Drinkaware through the AI Surgery Assist chatbot, used by GP surgeries across the UK.
Industry news in brief
10 March 2023
The latest Digital Health news industry round-up includes an award for Mendelian to develop its
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2023 finalists announced
9 March 2023
The finalists of the annual Pitchfest competition have been revealed ahead of the live final
Genomics England deploys Sectra technology for cancer data programme
9 March 2023
Sectra technology has been deployed by Genomics England to support its programme that is allowing
DrDoctor secures ÂŁ10m in funding to support ICSs and NHS patients
8 March 2023
DrDoctor has secured ÂŁ10 million of investment to advance its plans for delivering patient-initiated models
Leeds Teaching Hospitals trials AI software in breast cancer screening
8 March 2023
The Leeds Investigation of Breast screening AI (LIBRA) study is aiming to generate evidence for
