FDP digital scheduling tool improves theatre utilisation, finds study
18 March 2026
A digital scheduling tool on the federated data platform led to measurable improvements in theatre utilisation, according to an evaluation.
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DHSC and NHSE internal plan pledges £7.4bn digital investment
18 March 2026
DHSC and NHSE has pledged to invest £7.4bn in technology, digital and data between now and 2030, according to internal planning guidance.
NHS supplier hit by cyber attack by pro-Iran activist hackers
17 March 2026
The supply of defibrillator products and other medical equipment to the NHS has been affected by a cyber attack by a pro-Iran group.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
17 March 2026
Today’s briefing features a UK charity that uses AI to identify medicines that could be repurposed to treat rare genetic conditions.
De-identified UK Biobank health data accidentally published online
17 March 2026
UK Biobank has confirmed that volunteers’ de-identified health data has sometimes been unintentionally published online by researchers.
Why NHS innovation stalls
17 March 2026
Mindy Simon of the NHS Innovation Accelerator, and Elina Naydenova of Feebris, discuss the barriers to scaling innovation in the NHS.
Study finds virtual treatment can benefit eating disorder patients
16 March 2026
Research from Oxford Health has found that virtual treatment can help prevent admissions and support recovery for eating disorder patients.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital CEO to leave post for health tech company
2 August 2022
Caroline Shaw will be leaving The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust to
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole replace data warehouse
1 August 2022
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is replacing its data warehouse, with Insource as
NHS England launches remote monitoring initiative for heart failure
1 August 2022
NHS England is seeking early adopters for its Managing Heart Failure @Home scheme which will
Amazon to buy One Medical for approximately £3.3bn
29 July 2022
One Medical makes it easier for patients to schedule their appointments, renew prescriptions and ultimately
ORCHA research identifies privacy issues with period tracking apps
29 July 2022
Research from ORCHA has revealed privacy flaws with period tracker apps – with 84% sharing
