Movers and Shakers news roundup
10 October 2025
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features the appointment of an interim director general for technology, digital and data at the DHSC.
News
Cyber security expert calls for public inquiry into Synnovis attack
9 October 2025
A cyber security expert has called for a public inquiry into the Synnovis ransomware attack which led to at least one patient death.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
9 October 2025
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a call for the EU to adopt a women’s health strategy by 2029 and an investment for Good Boost.
First national keynotes announced for Rewired 2026
9 October 2025
Three national clinical leaders driving the digital ambitions of the NHS 10 year health plan will take the stage at Rewired 2026.
Egos are the biggest challenge to NHS tech adoption, says Tang
9 October 2025
The biggest challenge to adopting technology in the NHS comes from leaders’ egos, according to NHSE’s chief digital information officer.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to run genetic testing study for babies
8 October 2025
More than 600 expectant parents in Sheffield have signed up for a study which will screen 100,000 babies for rare genetic conditions.
GP chatbot integration offers early alcohol advice
8 October 2025
Patients will be signposted to alcohol advice from Drinkaware through the AI Surgery Assist chatbot, used by GP surgeries across the UK.
Steve Barclay appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6 July 2022
Former chief of staff at Number 10 Steve Barclay has been appointed as Prime Minister
Sajid Javid resigns as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
5 July 2022
Sajid Javid announced his resignation on Twitter in July 5 and posted a copy of
Revealed: The finalists of the 2022 Digital Health Awards
5 July 2022
The best and brightest digital leaders from across the healthcare landscape have been recognised as
Chemotherapy drone trial announced as NHS celebrates 74 years
5 July 2022
Chemo will be flown directly from a pharmacy at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust to
Northern Care Alliance set to deploy new lab system by end of 2023
4 July 2022
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust will be rolling out CliniSys’ WinPath Enterprise LIMS to
