Digital NHS faces ‘optimism bias’ risk after past IT failures
13 January 2026
The government has acknowledged that its flagship digital reforms face significant delivery risks, citing the history of NHS IT programmes.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
13 January 2026
Today’s briefing features features a partnership between Holly Health and GLL, and an NHS trust adopting Wolters Kluwer’s CDS solution.
Melanie Ivarsson appointed CEO of Health Data Research Service
13 January 2026
Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed chief executive of the government’s Health Data Research Service (HDRS).
What NHS trusts get wrong in EPR rollouts
13 January 2026
Beverley Bryant, chief digital officer at three Dorset NHS trusts, discusses the challenges faced at different stages of EPR implementation.
Northern Ireland deploys AI tool through Sectra to spot fractures
12 January 2026
AI that helps clinicians identify bone fractures has been deployed across Northern Ireland through Sectra Amplifier Services.
Details of NHS digital productivity programme leaked online
12 January 2026
A major NHS programme to support the frontline to maximise productivity through the use of digital technology is expected to launch in April.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital goes live with Epic EHR
12 January 2026
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust has gone live with an Epic electronic health record (EHR) across its three sites.
University Hospitals Plymouth pioneers smart watches for Parkinson’s
29 April 2022
University Hospitals Plymouth has worked with Plymouth University to pioneer a new way to monitor
eConsult CEO on the ICS impact on healthcare IT and the AI potential
29 April 2022
The CEO of eConsult, has spoken about what the introduction of ICSs could mean for
Movers and Shakers news roundup
29 April 2022
Our latest edition of Movers and Shakers features appointments at South West London Health &
Health and Care Bill given Royal Assent and becomes law
28 April 2022
The Health and Care Bill has become law and includes measures which are targeted at
Hertfordshire Partnership uses Green Plan to support digital transformation
28 April 2022
Hertfordshire Partnership University has unveiled its Green Plan – which includes driving digital transformation to
