NHS productivity data to track trusts’ digital and tech adoption
9 February 2026
NHSE has set out how technology and digital innovation will be key to driving the productivity gains set out in the 10 year health plan.
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Coroner calls for hospital access to GP notes after child’s death
6 February 2026
A coroner has called for hospital doctors to have electronic access to primary care medical notes, following the death of a four-year-old boy.
Clinicians must lead on AI in healthcare, say medical bodies
6 February 2026
UK medical bodies have issued a joint statement calling for expert clinicians to be at the forefront of the AI healthcare revolution.
Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 February 2026
This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data Research Service.
ORCHA and NIA partner to fast-track digital health solutions
5 February 2026
ORCHA is working with the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to fast-track digital health solutions ahead of confirmation into the programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
5 February 2026
A call for more patient self management and numerous tech upgrade programmes are featured in today’s Coffee Briefing.
NICE recommends paperclip-sized sensor to monitor heart failure
5 February 2026
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could transform care for people living with chronic heart failure, according to NICE.
Former NHS IT manager jailed for 5 years for ÂŁ800k fraud
1 July 2021
Barry Stannard, of Chelmsford in Essex, defrauded Mid Essex Hospital Trust of ÂŁ806,229 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 ÂŁ12m 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
Covid-19 passports to go live in Northern Ireland ‘from next week’
30 June 2021
Northern Irelandâs Department of Health announced its Covid-19 passport could be live by Monday, July
