Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
19 November 2024
Today’s news roundup covers a ChatGPT-based surgical robot trained on surgical videos and an NHS tech recycling initiative in Staffordshire.
News
NHSE CIO calls for trusts to stop developing their own data centres
19 November 2024
NHS England CIO John Quinn has urged trusts to stop investing in developing their own local data centres and instead move to cloud solutions.
NICE recommends two technologies for tics and Tourette syndrome
19 November 2024
NICE has recommend two technologies that could reduce the severity of the symptoms of chronic tic disorders and Tourette syndrome.
SLAM awarded £1.3m for new VR and neurotherapeutics hubs
18 November 2024
NIHR has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to fund new research technology and equipment.
Trust reverses £65m EPR procurement decision after court claim
18 November 2024
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has withdrawn its decision to award a £65m EPR contract following a legal challenge.
NHSE announces digital eye screening plans for diabetes patients
18 November 2024
NHS England has announced plans to provide digital eye scans in the community for diabetes patients, helping to prevent sight loss.
Drones deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’
15 November 2024
The first drones have successfully delivered patient blood samples as part of a six-month trial at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
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30 June 2026
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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,
Frimley Health achieves HIMSS EMRAM Stage 6
26 June 2026
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has become one of only seven NHS organisations in the
