National NHS chief digital, data and tech officer appointed
30 March 2026
Rob Thompson has been appointed chief digital, data and technology officer across the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England.
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Cheshire trusts optimising shared EPR following go-live
30 March 2026
East Cheshire NHS Trust and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are continuing to optimise their shared EPR months after launch.
Manchester trust to expand use of Microsoft’s AI tools
30 March 2026
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is expanding the use of AI tools across its workforce in collaboration with Microsoft.
Only 30% of trusts with EPRs have integrated data flows, finds DMA
27 March 2026
The 2025 Digital Maturity Assessment shows 93% of NHS providers use EPRs but only 30% have fully integrated bi-directional data flows.
Avoid unnecessary piloting of ‘excellent’ tech, says national CNIO
27 March 2026
The NHS must “accelerate” and scale proven innovations to meet rising demand, Helen Balsdon told Digital Health Rewired.
NHS urged to optimise existing tech before chasing new solutions
27 March 2026
The chairs of the Digital Health Networks have urged NHS organisations to focus on optimising existing digital tools over chasing new tech.
Major genomics data study hits recruitment milestone
27 March 2026
The Generation Study has recruited half its intended study group, delegates at Digital Health Rewired heard
Cognitant Group partnerships enhance women’s health information
24 June 2021
Cognitant Group has partnered with charities and independent healthcare providers to deliver quality patient information
Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG rolls out digital consultation
24 June 2021
Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG will be rolling out an online consultation system to help
Halifax care home keeps Covid-free thanks to nurse call technology
23 June 2021
A nursing home in Halifax has credited its innovative nurse call technology for keeping it
Digital mental health support extends across North West London
23 June 2021
The North West London Mental Health Collaborative is offering a new digital mental health service
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust moves away from paper and pagers
23 June 2021
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with a digital task management solution from Infinity
