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30 April 2026
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AI cuts patient call wait times by up to 90% at UHSussex
30 April 2026
Patient call wait times at University Hospitals Sussex have been cut by up to 90% since the implementation of AI technology from Netcall.
NHS to expand AI use through federated data platform
29 April 2026
The NHS is planning to ramp up the use of AI tools through the FDP, including products to support theatre scheduling, triage and discharge.
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29 April 2026
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Patients across England can now check appointments via NHS App
29 April 2026
Patients across England can now check referrals and appointments through the NHS App after it was connected to every acute NHS trust.
New AI-scribing firm added to NHS England’s supplier registry
28 April 2026
AI-scribing tool G2 Speech has been recognised as a self-certified supplier on the NHS England ambient voice technology (AVT) registry.
The Forgotten Patients: Is the digital NHS leaving people behind?
28 April 2026
This special report from Unplugged explores whether the NHS’s shift to digital is improving access to healthcare or creating new barriers.
Somerset NHS FT trials AI algorithm for lung cancer diagnosis
27 June 2022
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is trialling an AI algorithm to help reduce waiting times between
NHS Scotland patients to benefit from fast-track innovation scheme
24 June 2022
NHS Scotland has launched the Accelerated National Innovation Adoption pathway to accelerate the adoption of
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh use online booking for blood tests
23 June 2022
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh is using software from Dedalus to enable patients to book their
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough support exercise app for mental health
22 June 2022
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust’s charity, Head to Toe, has provided funding for a
Leeds Teaching Hospitals welcomes Nordic healthcare platform
22 June 2022
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is collaborating with Var Healthcare to shape the former’s knowledge database for
