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.
News
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.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
NHS England’s national CCIO Prof Jonathan Benger moves to NICE
29 November 2022
Prof Jonathan Benger, national CCIO at NHS England, is to become the new chief medical
Mid and South Essex to support integrated care with HealthTrust Europe
29 November 2022
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has gained a commercial procurement partner in HealthTrust
National data guardian says suppliers must share NHS core values
28 November 2022
NHS national data guardian Dr Nicola Byrne has advised national policymakers that they should ensure
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust launches virtual assistant with IBM
28 November 2022
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is today launching a new intelligent virtual assistant with
Salesforce introduces new innovations for Patient 360 for Health
28 November 2022
Salesforce is helping to lower costs for healthcare organisations and improve patient care with the
