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 £1m investment from STAC, Scotland’s industry-led accelerator for tech start-ups.
The NHS website saw a massive increase in visits to its page on heat exhaustion
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is supporting newly diagnosed heart failure patients by
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is enhancing strategic capacity planning by expanding its care
The Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network is calling for applications from early-stage SMEs
West Middlesex University Hospital is supporting women who have experienced a loss early in their