Patients at risk as NHS and online prescriptions not joined up
30 June 2026
HSSIB has warned that gaps in information sharing between the NHS and independent prescribing services could put patients at risk.
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Final speakers announced for Summer Schools 2026
29 June 2026
The final round of speakers for Summer Schools 2026 has been announced, with experienced NHS digital leaders joining the line-up.
AI underused where it could deliver productivity gains, says RCR
29 June 2026
The NHS is failing to capitalise on productivity benefits by underusing AI for admin tasks, new workforce census data from the RCR reveals.
Frimley Health achieves HIMSS EMRAM Stage 6
26 June 2026
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has become one of only seven NHS organisations in the UK to achieve HIMSS EMRAM Stage 6 accreditation.
NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as heat causes IT failures
26 June 2026
NHS hospitals have declared critical incidents and reported failures affecting cooling systems, diagnostic equipment and IT due to the heat.
Omega 365 platform selected for Frimley hospital programme
25 June 2026
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has selected Omega 365âs system to support its major hospital development programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
25 June 2026
Today’s briefing features a rise in the use of translation services driven by high petrol costs and a liver toxicity testing breakthrough.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals abandons ÂŁ400m EPR tender
11 May 2021
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals issued the tender in August 2020 but stopped the procurement due to
NHS England to ‘substantially’ widen digital staff passport programme
11 May 2021
A prior information notice revealed NHS England and Improvement are looking to expand the digital
Electronic repeat dispensing code saves GPs more than 90,000 hours
11 May 2021
When the pandemic hit more GPs were relying on electronic repeat dispensing services to provide
Imprivata and Isosec deal called off amid concern it ‘could stifle innovation’
10 May 2021
The Competition and Markets Authority found that Imprivata and Isosec are âimportant rivalsâ the takeover
Government ‘must explain how Covid-19 passports will be used’
10 May 2021
Professor Eerke Boiten, a professor in cyber security, told Digital Health News that âtoo littleâ
