FDP digital scheduling tool improves theatre utilisation, finds study
18 March 2026
A digital scheduling tool on the federated data platform led to measurable improvements in theatre utilisation, according to an evaluation.
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DHSC and NHSE internal plan pledges Ā£7.4bn digital investment
18 March 2026
DHSC and NHSE has pledged to invest Ā£7.4bn in technology, digital and data between now and 2030, according to internal planning guidance.
NHS supplier hit by cyber attack by pro-Iran activist hackers
17 March 2026
The supply of defibrillator products and other medical equipment to the NHS has been affected by a cyber attack by a pro-Iran group.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
17 March 2026
Today’s briefing features a UK charity that uses AI to identify medicines that could be repurposed to treat rare genetic conditions.
De-identified UK Biobank health data accidentally published online
17 March 2026
UK Biobank has confirmed that volunteers’ de-identified health data has sometimes been unintentionally published online by researchers.
Why NHS innovation stalls
17 March 2026
Mindy Simon of the NHS Innovation Accelerator, and Elina Naydenova of Feebris, discuss the barriers to scaling innovation in the NHS.
Study finds virtual treatment can benefit eating disorder patients
16 March 2026
Research from Oxford Health has found that virtual treatment can help prevent admissions and support recovery for eating disorder patients.
Livi becomes first online GP provider rated ‘outstanding’ by CQC
28 June 2021
Following a comprehensive inspection by the regulator, Livi was awarded an āoutstandingā rating in two
Online Covid-19 passports go live in Wales from today
25 June 2021
The NHS Covid-19 passport, which is also available in England, allows people to prove theyāve
Apple to introduce new health insights with iOS 15 launch
25 June 2021
Apple is bringing advanced consumer health and wellness insights to its users plus the ability
ICSs required to have ‘smart digital and data’ platforms by 2022
25 June 2021
NHS Englandās design framework for how ICSs will operate revealed systems will locally determine the
Digital Healthās monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
25 June 2021
Our latest roundup includes activities in two Welsh health boards and Somerset taking the first
