âAmazon-styleâ prescription tracking goes live on NHS App
23 May 2025
An âAmazon-styleâ prescription tracking feature has been rolled out in the NHS App to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies.
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Prototype developed for new breast cancer detection technology
23 May 2025
The prototype of a machine that can detect tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed in Newcastle.
Grow Digital Health Midlands announces first accelerator cohort
23 May 2025
Nine ‘high-potential’ digital health companies have been selected to participate in a new, Midlands-focused accelerator programme.
âAdaâ automation system improves paediatric referral processing
22 May 2025
An automation system called ‘Ada’ is improving efficiency in paediatric referrals at Cambridge Community Services NHS Trust.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
22 May 2025
Today’s coffee briefing covers 13 new DEXA scanners for NHS trusts and a new financial milestone for health tech firm Cera.
âLessons can be learnedâ from DHSC cyber progress, says PAC
22 May 2025
The Public Accounts Committee has said âlessons can be learnedâ from DHSCâs efforts to improve cyber resilience in public services.
Greater Manchester pilots tech to help prevent falls in older people
22 May 2025
Greater Manchester is piloting technology which helps GPs identify adults who are at risk of falling, so that they can receive early support.
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
Poor datasets risks ‘health data poverty’ in new technologies, experts warn
2 October 2020
Researchers have said technology has the potential to reinforce healthcare inequalities if it is not
Movers and Shakers news roundup
2 October 2020
This month’s Movers and Shakers features appointments at NHSX and the first winners of the
