Why the NHS needs a single patient record to prepare for the AI era
27 January 2026
In this episode of Digital Health Unplugged, Charlotte Refsum of TBI explains the importance of a single patient record in the age of AI.
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Concerns mount over NHS software supplier’s links with ICE
27 January 2026
Concerns are mounting over links between NHS federated data platform (FDP) supplier Palantir and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sonia Patel to step down as NHS England CTO
26 January 2026
Sonia Patel, chief technology officer for NHS England, is leaving to take up the role of interim government CTO for a fixed 12-month term.
Government bid to end ‘postcode lottery’ for cancer-detecting tech
26 January 2026
The government is investing in technology and AI to spot cancers earlier in a bid to end the postcode lottery of care for cancer patients.
Royal Bolton trials AI to improve accuracy of Down’s syndrome test
26 January 2026
Researchers used AI to improve the accuracy of a test that identifies if a baby has a high chance of being born with Down’s syndrome.
NICE recommends online programme for eating disorders
26 January 2026
NICE has recommended an online therapy programme to help people with eating disorders while they wait for specialist NHS treatment.
NHS suppliers required to prove cyber security compliance
26 January 2026
NHSE has issued an open letter to NHS suppliers outlining the need for direct engagement to build on the Cyber Security Supply Chain Charter.
Gould reveals lessons learned during development of contact-tracing app
9 September 2020
Speaking at London Tech Week on 8 September Matthew Gould said NHSX “did what it
Government pledges £32m for transformative health technology projects
9 September 2020
The projects range from an AI x-ray scanner to diagnose cancer more quickly and robotic
Government announces £50m diagnostic products under National AI Lab
8 September 2020
A range of AI tools that can accurately analyse breast cancer screening scans and assess
Digital Health Unplugged: September news team debrief
8 September 2020
Join our news team as they discuss the big deals Epic have signed with trusts
The Royal Marsden goes live with Soliton IT Radiology Information System
8 September 2020
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with a new Radiology Information System
