NHS CEO Salma Yasmeen to speak at Summer Schools 2026
12 May 2026
Salma Yasmeen, chief executive at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, has been confirmed for Summer Schools 2026.
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Pitchfest winner: Why the UK is falling behind on women’s health
12 May 2026
Pitchfest 2026 winner Valentina Milanova on why the UK is falling behind in women’s health and how at-home HPV testing can help.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a men’s health event at Ipswich Town Football Club and a merger to create a unified care management platform.
GPs and hospitals to share patient data for single patient record
12 May 2026
NHS hospitals and GP practices will be required to share patient data under new government legislation to create a single patient record.
Palantir to be granted ‘unlimited access’ to NHS patient data
11 May 2026
The NHS is granting staff from companies including Palantir ‘unlimited access’ to identifiable patient data while working on its FDP.
GP IT supplier Optum acquired by US equity firm TPG
11 May 2026
Optum UK, the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary that owns EMIS, has been acquired by US private equity firm TPG.
King’s College rolls out AI to enhance cardiac care
11 May 2026
AI software that helps cardiologists make quicker and more accurate decisions has been rolled out at King’s College Hospital.
Covid passport app launched in Northern Ireland this week
29 July 2021
The Norther Ireland Department of Health has launched CovidCertNI to make it easier for people
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey expands Perfect Ward rollout
29 July 2021
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has rolled out quality improvement technology Perfect
Amanda Pritchard confirmed as new NHS England chief executive
28 July 2021
Amanda Pritchard has been confirmed as the new chief executive of NHS England – and
Midlands Partnership NHS FT seeks digital strategy input
28 July 2021
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking opinions on its new digital strategy from users
NHS Digital pledges to increase staff diversity by 2025
28 July 2021
NHS Digital employs around 3,500 people across England. It is aiming for 19% of its
