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.
Digital Health Unplugged: October news team debrief with special guests
6 October 2020
Special guests James Reed and Dermot O’Riordan join our editorial team to discuss the launch
12 things health data has taught us about Covid-19
6 October 2020
Data collection has played a vital role in informaing the government’s response to the virus
Investigation launched after IT error misses thousands of Covid-19 cases
5 October 2020
A statement from Public Health England confirmed some 15,841 cases between 25 September and 2
‘Major questions unanswered’ about effectiveness of NHS Covid-19 App
5 October 2020
The Health Foundation has raised concerns about the lack of published evidence from the NHS
The Walton Centre renews contract with Silverlink software
5 October 2020
The 17-year relationship was renewed to enable The Walton Centre to continue to build neurophysiology
