NHS 111 Wales introduces AI-powered virtual assistant
22 July 2025
NHS 111 Wales has introduced an AI-powered virtual assistant to help website users get accurate health advice more quickly.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
22 July 2025
Today’s Coffee Time Briefing includes a look at report on digital transformation in the public sector and a new online tool from Pharmacy2U.
Radiology images now accessible through GM Care Record
22 July 2025
In a boost for joined-up care in Greater Manchester, the GM Care Record now supports radiology imaging for healthcare professionals.
NICE conditionally recommends AI tech to detect spinal fractures
22 July 2025
Four AI technologies to help spot spinal fractures in patients undergoing routine CT scans have been conditionally recommended by NICE.
UK’s Compute Roadmap will harness AI to develop medical cures
21 July 2025
The UK’s compute infrastructure will be increased to deliver the processing power needed for AI to help develop new medical cures.
Thousands of patient records reviewed after GP coding errors
21 July 2025
Thousands of patient records are being reviewed after incorrect vaccination status codes were mistakenly logged in GP IT systems.
Electronic communication failures lead to patient harm, finds report
21 July 2025
An HSSIB report has found that poor electronic communication following a hospital discharge is leading to patient safety risks.
Leeds first to embed Criteria Led Discharge pathway into EPR
7 December 2021
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is managing operational pressures with the launch of the Criteria
Doncaster and Bassetlaw rolls out electronic cancer referral system
7 December 2021
Doncaster and Bassetlaw has introduced a new electronic referral system to help speed up cancer
Guy’s and St Thomas’ first hospital in London to acquire Versius robot
7 December 2021
Guy’s and St Thomas’ has become the first site in London to adopt the Versius
Tallaght University Hospital upgrades pathology systems with ICE
6 December 2021
Tallaght University Hospital has integrated the ordering and reporting of blood tests into its EPR,
Scientists developing video games to diagnose and monitor depression
6 December 2021
Scientists in London have developed new AI technology inspired by video games to transform the
