Data guardian seeks clarification on Palantir patient data access
5 June 2026
The National Data Guardian has asked NHSE to explain how Palantir staff gained access to patient data in the FDP, something it was unaware of.
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Movers and Shakers news roundup
5 June 2026
This Movers and Shakers roundup includes health secretary Wes Streeting’s resignation and the appointment of his replacement James Murray.
NHSE’s Dermot Ryan confirmed for Summer Schools 2026
4 June 2026
Dermot Ryan, director of digital transformation at NHS England, has been announced as the latest speaker at Summer Schools 2026.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
4 June 2026
Today’s briefing features the detection of Alzheimer’s using VR and a personal training platform that connects trainers and clients.
John Browett named chair of NHS online hospital trust
4 June 2026
John Browett, business leader and former supermarket chief executive, has been named as chair of the NHS’s new online hospital trust.
Almost 33,000 Bedfordshire patients had data stolen in cyber attack
3 June 2026
Almost 33,000 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust patients had personal data stolen in the cyber attack on Synnovis in June 2024.
NHS AI scribe rollout should include national oversight, report finds
3 June 2026
The rollout of AI scribes across the NHS should be accompanied by national oversight, according to a new public dialogue report.
Quicker access to a contact-tracing app would ‘bolster’ Test and Trace
27 August 2020
Privacy expert Polly Sanderson said the Test and Trace system would likely operate better with
Three tech providers join forces for enhanced remote consultation platform
27 August 2020
Cognitant, eConsult Health and Q doctor have collaborated on an online tool which provides GP
McKinsey bags £560k deciding “vision” for new NHS Test and Trace body
26 August 2020
A recently published contract revealed McKinsey was paid £563,400 for work focused on “creating a
Medical Interoperability Gateway extended to urgent care staff in London
26 August 2020
The MIG has been extended to urgent care staff in London so they can give
Dr Harpreet Sood appointed to Health Education England’s board
26 August 2020
Previously an associate non-executive director of HEE, Dr Sood will provide independent advice and support
