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 £7.4bn digital investment
18 March 2026
DHSC and NHSE has pledged to invest £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 ☕
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.
NHS Wales pathology labs undergo IT upgrades from InterSystems
2 February 2021
Working with InterSystems the NHS Wales Informatics Service successfully completed the major upgrade to the
Manchester signs £125m deal with Siemens to upgrade radiology tech
2 February 2021
The 15-year partnership will ensure more than 350 equipment installations, more than 200 of which
Millions of NHSmail accounts relocated to Microsoft Exchange Online
2 February 2021
The large-scale NHSmail migration aims to create a more joined up NHS while providing frontline
Twelve suppliers appointed to £800m digital capability for health framework
1 February 2021
The framework aims to support public health and other care organisations improve their digital capability
Internet phone system for vaccination booking developed by X-on
1 February 2021
An internet-based phone system which allows patients to book a vaccination has been developed by
