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.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT signs 10-year deal with Civica
18 February 2021
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT has signed a ten-year contract with Civica to deliver
Lewisham launches virtual ward pilot for respiratory and diabetes patients
17 February 2021
The pilot forms part a new programme to support people innovatively using technology to improve
Private Equity firm CVC Capital Partners invests in System C
17 February 2021
CVC Capital Partners has become an investor and major shareholder in System C Healthcare, the
PRSB launches vendor scheme to support integrated care
17 February 2021
A scheme which will visibly recognise and support vendors across the UK which are implementing
New groups which could be at high risk from Covid-19 identified with tech
16 February 2021
Technology which can help clinicians identify new groups which could be at high risk from
