Data guardian seeks clarification on Palantir patient data access
5 June 2026
The National Data Guardian has asked NHSE to explain how Palantir staff gained access to patient data in the FDP, something it was unaware of.
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Movers and Shakers news roundup
5 June 2026
This Movers and Shakers roundup includes health secretary Wes Streeting’s resignation and the appointment of his replacement James Murray.
NHSE’s Dermot Ryan confirmed for Summer Schools 2026
4 June 2026
Dermot Ryan, director of digital transformation at NHS England, has been announced as the latest speaker at Summer Schools 2026.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
4 June 2026
Today’s briefing features the detection of Alzheimer’s using VR and a personal training platform that connects trainers and clients.
John Browett named chair of NHS online hospital trust
4 June 2026
John Browett, business leader and former supermarket chief executive, has been named as chair of the NHS’s new online hospital trust.
Almost 33,000 Bedfordshire patients had data stolen in cyber attack
3 June 2026
Almost 33,000 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust patients had personal data stolen in the cyber attack on Synnovis in June 2024.
NHS AI scribe rollout should include national oversight, report finds
3 June 2026
The rollout of AI scribes across the NHS should be accompanied by national oversight, according to a new public dialogue report.
Meet the newly elected members of the Digital Health Advisory Panels
1 July 2021
Twelve NHS digital leaders have been elected to each CCIO, CIO and CNIO Advisory Panel
Former NHS IT manager jailed for 5 years for £800k fraud
1 July 2021
Barry Stannard, of Chelmsford in Essex, defrauded Mid Essex Hospital Trust of £806,229 which came
Lincolnshire trust chooses patient portal from Healthcare Communications
1 July 2021
Using Healthcare Communications patient engagement portal the trust can now deliver digital appointment letters to
New £12m online platform launched to manage obesity-related illness
1 July 2021
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will provide free online for people with obesity-related illnesses
Peter Thomas appointed CCIO at Moorfields Eye Hospital
30 June 2021
Peter Thomas is due to step into the chief clinical information officer (CCIO) role at
