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.Ā
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
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.
Industry: Technology has bigger part to play in health and care reforms
9 September 2021
The reforms aim to address the record high of 5.5million people waiting for elective surgery
Moorfields develops in-house algorithm to help detect geographic atrophy
9 September 2021
A team at Moorfields Eye Hospital has developed an automated algorithm which can detect geographic
World Health Organisation reveals list of innovative Covid technologies
8 September 2021
The 24 technologies are considered to have an āimmediate and future impactā on Covid-19 preparedness,
Three NHS trusts select Wolters Kluwer for clinical decision tool
8 September 2021
Three NHS trusts have selected Wolters Kluwer Healthās clinical decision tool as the company expands
Great Ormond Street Hospital signs research deal with Sensyne Health
8 September 2021
Great Ormond Street Hospital has signed a non-exclusive strategic research agreement with Sensyne Health to
