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.
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Omega 365 platform selected for Frimley hospital programme
25 June 2026
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has selected Omega 365ās system to support its major hospital development programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
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.
Oxford AI studies secure NIHR funding to tackle NHS waiting times
25 June 2026
Two studies have received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research as part of an Ā£8million initiative to support AI.
National NHS leaders join Summer Schools 2026 speaker line-up
24 June 2026
Three national NHS leaders shaping the future of digital health have been confirmed for Summer Schools 2026, which takes place on 16-17 July.
University Hospitals Sussex signs EPR contract with Alcidion
24 June 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with Alcidion to deliver an electronic patient record (EPR) system.
Manchester Met wins funding to boost AI health innovation
23 June 2026
Manchester Metropolitan University will promote AI for business and the development of wearable health technologies through new funding.
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 āimportant rivalsā 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 ātoo littleā
Patient Access launches Covid-19 passport feature
10 May 2021
Users of Patient Access who have requested their medical record from their GP can now
NHS App to be used as Covid-19 passport from May 17
7 May 2021
Announcing the countries that will be on the UKās āgreenā travel list the transport secretary
