National NHS chief digital, data and tech officer appointed
30 March 2026
Rob Thompson has been appointed chief digital, data and technology officer across the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England.
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Cheshire trusts optimising shared EPR following go-live
30 March 2026
East Cheshire NHS Trust and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are continuing to optimise their shared EPR months after launch.
Manchester trust to expand use of Microsoft’s AI tools
30 March 2026
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is expanding the use of AI tools across its workforce in collaboration with Microsoft.
Only 30% of trusts with EPRs have integrated data flows, finds DMA
27 March 2026
The 2025 Digital Maturity Assessment shows 93% of NHS providers use EPRs but only 30% have fully integrated bi-directional data flows.
Avoid unnecessary piloting of ‘excellent’ tech, says national CNIO
27 March 2026
The NHS must “accelerate” and scale proven innovations to meet rising demand, Helen Balsdon told Digital Health Rewired.
NHS urged to optimise existing tech before chasing new solutions
27 March 2026
The chairs of the Digital Health Networks have urged NHS organisations to focus on optimising existing digital tools over chasing new tech.
Major genomics data study hits recruitment milestone
27 March 2026
The Generation Study has recruited half its intended study group, delegates at Digital Health Rewired heard
New research to develop AI to better predict risk of mouth cancer
4 November 2020
The study will look at the use of machine learning and AI to assist pathologists
Telehealth solution approved for stroke assessment in Northern Ireland
4 November 2020
Health Services Limited’s (HSL) Telehealth system enables clinicians to carry out virtual video consultations and
MHRA seeks input on using EHR data to inform clinical trials
4 November 2020
The MHRA is asking stakeholders to help shape new guidance that outlines how greater use
Applications open for second round of the AI in Health and Care Award
3 November 2020
Technology companies, researchers and developers are being encouraged to bid for funding in the next
Digital Health Unplugged: November news team debrief
3 November 2020
Going forward we will be inviting members of our Digital Health Advisory Panel to take
