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.
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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.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
Movers and Shakers news roundup
23 July 2021
Our latest Movers and Shakers news roundup features a new fellow at BCS, The Chartered
Chelsea and Westminster launch Acute Covid app for NHS staff
22 July 2021
An app which supports NHS staff redeployed to care for Covid patients has been launched
Orcha poll reveals public are willing to embrace digital to help NHS
22 July 2021
An ORCHA poll has delved deeper into patients’ use of healthcare apps and tech, confirming
Leeds Teaching Hospitals selects Agilisys for data platform
22 July 2021
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has selected Agilisys to provide a cloud-based data platform which
Guys’ and St Thomas’ to take part in AI cancer trials
21 July 2021
King’s Health Partners and Guy’s and St Thomas’ are piloting the Trial Navigator software from
