AI used by local authorities may introduce gender bias in care
Large language models used by local authorities in England may be introducing gender bias into care decisions, according to researchers.
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Large language models used by local authorities in England may be introducing gender bias into care decisions, according to researchers.

The Dorset Care Record (DCR) was accessed more than 175,000 times by patients in July 2025.

PocDoc has partnered with NHS Birmingham and Solihull to offer free heart health checks via a mobile bus for residents.
This contracts and go lives roundup includes new electronic patient records for Luton Sexual Health and Northampton General Hospital.

HealthTech firm Sanome has gained regulatory approval for its AI warning system which predicts and prevents healthcare-associated infections.
This Coffee Time Briefing includes a partnership between Devon Council and System C, and Oracle’s next-gen electronic health record.

Three female cofounded HealthTech firms have secured over ÂŁ1m investment from STAC, Scotlandâs industry-led accelerator for tech start-ups.
Prof Jonathan Benger, national CCIO at NHS England, is to become the new chief medical
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has gained a commercial procurement partner in HealthTrust
NHS national data guardian Dr Nicola Byrne has advised national policymakers that they should ensure
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is today launching a new intelligent virtual assistant with
Salesforce is helping to lower costs for healthcare organisations and improve patient care with the