Palantir’s NHS contract could end if others ‘can do the job better’
17 April 2026
Health minister Zubir Ahmed said that Palantir’s NHS data contract could be reconsidered if other firms “can do the job better”.
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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
17 April 2026
This roundup of contracts and go lives features multiple EPR contracts, including Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Cera launches AI lab to address global care capacity challenges
16 April 2026
Cera has launched an AI lab to develop tools aimed at improving care capacity and reducing pressure on health systems.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
16 April 2026
Today’s briefing features a Scottish Ambulance Service pilot of a volunteer responder app and a tender for a digital physiotherapy service.
NHS England investigating compromised GP websites
16 April 2026
NHS England are investigating as more NHS provider websites have been compromised and are now linking to adult content.
NHSE official warns staff over criticism of Palantir’s FDP
15 April 2026
A senior NHS official is reported to have warned staff about voicing criticism on the rollout of the federated data platform (FDP).
Liverpool University Hospitals selects Nervecentre to supply EPR
15 April 2026
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Nervecentre to supply its new electronic patient record (EPR) system.
‘Excel-gate’ highlights need for ‘quality technical capability’ in NHS
9 October 2020
Using Microsoft Excel is not an uncommon “workaround” when managing data but organisations need to
Industry news in brief
9 October 2020
This month’s industry round up features news Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit have launched
How using Excel may have caused thousands of unreported Covid cases
8 October 2020
The glitch was reportedly caused by an Excel spreadsheet reaching its maximum size and preventing
Apple launches Health Records in UK with Oxford and Milton Keynes
8 October 2020
The feature allows users to securely view and store their medical records in the health
Walsall Healthcare becomes second UK trust to ditch Lorenzo
8 October 2020
Walsall Healthcare has gone live with its new electronic patient record system from System C
