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.
As part of the agreement, System C will sell Induction Zesty to new and existing
PRSB – the Professional Record Standards Body – has launched two new information sharing standards
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has formed a partnership
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is improving outcomes for patients and urology surgeons
AI technology can gain the trust of patients and staff through increased regulation into the