NHS digital plans risk worsening health inequalities, say academics
25 July 2025
The government’s planned overhaul of the NHS App could leave some people behind, a Brunel University of London professor has argued.
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Two NHS hospitals suffer major IT incident ahead of doctors’ strikes
24 July 2025
Two NHS hospitals have resorted to paper after an IT incident brought systems down in the days before the planned resident doctors’ strikes.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
24 July 2025
This Coffee Time Briefing covers an extension of a trial of drones to transport blood samples and funding for Digital Lifelines initiative.
Electronic prescribing to be rolled out at 55 mental health sites
24 July 2025
The Better Meds electronic prescribing and medicine management solution will be rolled out at across 55 mental health sites in the UK.
Scotland’s Hospital at Home service to expand to 2,000 beds
24 July 2025
Scotland’s Hospital at Home service will expand to 2,000 beds by December 2026, following a Ā£85m investment targeted at NHS frailty services.
NHSE seeking Ā£150m deal for ‘personalisation’ of digital services
23 July 2025
NHS England has issued a procurement notice seeking to award a provider a contract to support greater “personalisation” of digital services.
Smart Notes AI dictation tool introduced in four NHS trusts
23 July 2025
Four NHS trusts plan to introduce an AI-powered dictation tool which automatically transcribes clinicians’ notes during consultations.
HealthHero launches workplace wellbeing digital solution
9 January 2023
A new digital wellbeing solution has been launched by HealthHero to support employees with their
NHS App to gain new features and functionality in 2023
6 January 2023
The NHS App is to gain new functionality to help patients take more control of
Palantir gets Ā£11.5m six-month NHS contract extension
6 January 2023
NHS England has extended its contract with Palantir for the national data platform introduced during
Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 January 2023
Our latest edition of Movers and Shakes features appointments at NHS England alongside trusts in
HEE report states digital tech will play āvital roleā in supporting NHS
5 January 2023
A report published by Health Education England (HEE) states digital technologies will play a vital
