Movers and Shakers news roundup
10 October 2025
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features the appointment of an interim director general for technology, digital and data at the DHSC.
News
Cyber security expert calls for public inquiry into Synnovis attack
9 October 2025
A cyber security expert has called for a public inquiry into the Synnovis ransomware attack which led to at least one patient death.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
9 October 2025
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a call for the EU to adopt a women’s health strategy by 2029 and an investment for Good Boost.
First national keynotes announced for Rewired 2026
9 October 2025
Three national clinical leaders driving the digital ambitions of the NHS 10 year health plan will take the stage at Rewired 2026.
Egos are the biggest challenge to NHS tech adoption, says Tang
9 October 2025
The biggest challenge to adopting technology in the NHS comes from leaders’ egos, according to NHSE’s chief digital information officer.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to run genetic testing study for babies
8 October 2025
More than 600 expectant parents in Sheffield have signed up for a study which will screen 100,000 babies for rare genetic conditions.
GP chatbot integration offers early alcohol advice
8 October 2025
Patients will be signposted to alcohol advice from Drinkaware through the AI Surgery Assist chatbot, used by GP surgeries across the UK.
Colleagues pay tribute to ‘wise’ and ‘passionate’ Dame Fiona Caldicott
23 February 2021
NHS Digital chief executive Sarah Wilkinson described Dame Fiona as a “phenomenal” woman who “inspired
Digital Health Unplugged: Who leads on NHS IT?
23 February 2021
The latest edition of Digital Health Unplugged delves into the roles of NHSX and NHS
University Hospitals of Leicester opens second virtual Covid ward
23 February 2021
The University Hospitals of Leicester has opened its second virtual Covid ward which helps support
Chelsea and Westminster launches diabetes app for better care at home
22 February 2021
The DBm-Health app was co-designed by the trust, Sensyne Health and diabetes clinicians and forms
London ICSs must shift to ‘blended’ approach to digital care
22 February 2021
Research from the Kings Fund found London’s five integrated care systems worked more closely made
