Kent and Medway consortium suffers week long RIS failure
10 October 2016
A radiology information system that is used by a consortium of trusts in Kent and Medway covering more than two million people failed for over a week.
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28 NHS trust ransomware attacks reported
10 October 2016
Almost 30 NHS trusts may have been hit by so-called ransomware attacks in the past year, it has been reported this morning.
‘Is the NHS going to be Ubered?’ – DH digital head
10 October 2016
The government is hoping to bring digitally disruptive services in-house through its revamped NHS.uk website.
Dr Now passes inspection amid more scrutiny for health apps
6 October 2016
The first of the digital GP services to face a CQC inspection has been given a provisional clean bill of health, with the service provided through via a mobile app deemed “safe”.
Chelsea and Westminster picks Cerner, and Jarrold as CIO
6 October 2016
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is switching to Cerner, and creating a single shared electronic patient record with a neighbouring trust.
National Cyber Security Centre to help tackle NHS threats
5 October 2016
The National Cyber Security Centre became operational this week and some of its first goals will be improving security practices in the NHS.
Midlands trust launches digital medicines management system
30 June 2026
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has gone live with an interoperable digital
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
30 June 2026
Today’s briefing features quantum simulation for drug discovery tech and new digital healthcare infrastructure in
Patients at risk as NHS and online prescriptions not joined up
30 June 2026
HSSIB has warned that gaps in information sharing between the NHS and independent prescribing services
Final speakers announced for Summer Schools 2026
29 June 2026
The final round of speakers for Summer Schools 2026 has been announced, with experienced NHS
AI underused where it could deliver productivity gains, says RCR
29 June 2026
The NHS is failing to capitalise on productivity benefits by underusing AI for admin tasks,
