NHS 111 Wales introduces AI-powered virtual assistant
22 July 2025
NHS 111 Wales has introduced an AI-powered virtual assistant to help website users get accurate health advice more quickly.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
22 July 2025
Today’s Coffee Time Briefing includes a look at report on digital transformation in the public sector and a new online tool from Pharmacy2U.
Radiology images now accessible through GM Care Record
22 July 2025
In a boost for joined-up care in Greater Manchester, the GM Care Record now supports radiology imaging for healthcare professionals.
NICE conditionally recommends AI tech to detect spinal fractures
22 July 2025
Four AI technologies to help spot spinal fractures in patients undergoing routine CT scans have been conditionally recommended by NICE.
UK’s Compute Roadmap will harness AI to develop medical cures
21 July 2025
The UK’s compute infrastructure will be increased to deliver the processing power needed for AI to help develop new medical cures.
Thousands of patient records reviewed after GP coding errors
21 July 2025
Thousands of patient records are being reviewed after incorrect vaccination status codes were mistakenly logged in GP IT systems.
Electronic communication failures lead to patient harm, finds report
21 July 2025
An HSSIB report has found that poor electronic communication following a hospital discharge is leading to patient safety risks.
Mobile apps news in brief
18 December 2020
This month’s mobile apps round up – our last for 2020 – features news that
Year of the Nurse – Microsoft’s CNO reflects on 2020 and tech in nursing
17 December 2020
Microsoft’s CNO Molly McCarthy believes new technology creates new roles for nurses, with Covid-19 highligting
London’s Health Innovation Network rolls out Coordinate My Care
17 December 2020
The South London Health Innovation Network (HIN) has won £200,000 funding to roll out Coordinate
Three digital health companies join forces to enable GP video sharing
16 December 2020
Cognitant Group, eConsult Health, HCI and have co-developed an easy way for patients to receive
Herefordshire and Worcestershire launches its own health apps library
16 December 2020
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG Apps Library aims to help people make an informed decision
