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 ☕
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 £85m investment targeted at NHS frailty services.
NHSE seeking £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.
Kingston Hospital now more digitally mature with launch of patient portal
16 August 2022
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has enhanced its digital maturity by launching a new Patient
Macmillan Cancer Support teams up with Big Health
15 August 2022
Macmillan Cancer Support has teamed up with Big Health to offer cancer patients free access
Government calls for evidence on discrimination in medical devices
15 August 2022
The government has launched a call for evidence to discover if and how medical devices
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole creates interface between two existing systems
15 August 2022
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole is speeding up the discharge process for patients thanks to a
Lyniate announces merger agreement with CareCom
12 August 2022
Lyniate has expanded its healthcare interoperability capabilities after reaching a definitive merger agreement with terminology
