Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a project to bring telehealth to an island with no GP and software for AI-assisted colonoscopies.
NHSE to move away from open source over AI security concerns
5 May 2026
NHS England has restricted access to some of its open source code to strengthen security amid concerns about the impact of AI models.
Outdated IT systems increasing GP workload, RCGP finds
1 May 2026
Outdated and poorly connected IT systems are increasing GP workload pressures, a Royal College of General Practitioners report has found.
AI documentation tool creates 40% more assessment capacity
1 May 2026
System C has announced that its AI-powered FormFlow Assistant has been deployed across 15 local authorities.
Lancashire and South Cumbria pioneer drones for pathology deliveries
12 September 2022
NHS providers in Lancashire and South Cumbria are trialling drone technology for pathology sample deliveries
Derby and Burton appoints its first chief digital information officer
12 September 2022
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has appointed its first chief digital information officer, the
Movers and Shakers news roundup
9 September 2022
The latest edition of Movers and Shakers includes appointments at University Hospitals of Derby and
New Hive EPR powered by Epic goes live across Manchester Uni NHS FT
8 September 2022
A new electronic patient record (EPR) called Hive, powered by software company Epic, has gone
Rachel Dunscombe joins the Dedalus Group as chief industry advisor
8 September 2022
Dedalus Group has named Rachel Dunscombe as chief industry advisor, where she hopes to drive
