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.
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.
Report calls for greater tech integration in adult social care
21 July 2021
Assistive technology should be key to the government’s planned reforms within the social care sector,
Trio of firms partner up to introduce smart tech into supported housing
21 July 2021
A trio of firms has partnered to integrate smart technology into a new housing development
Genetic testing for cancer patients now available digitally across Wales
21 July 2021
An update to the Welsh Clinical Portal allows doctors to access genetic testing results, enabling
Transgender charity Mermaids fined £25k for data protection breach
20 July 2021
The transgender charity has been fined £25,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for failing
GPDPR September implementation date is scrapped
20 July 2021
The implementation date of the GPDPR programme has been scrapped and instead data collection will
