Translation tech for patients trialled in Northern Ireland
22 October 2024
Translation tech is improving communication between staff and non-English speaking patients in the Southern Trust area of Northern Ireland.
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Digital health leaders react to 10 year health plan consultation
22 October 2024
Prime minister Keir Starmer, said that the NHS must make “much more use of technology”, as he launched a consultation on the health service.
Electronic prescription service now live in every Welsh health board
21 October 2024
The electronic prescription service (EPS) is now available at some GP practices and community pharmacies in every health board in Wales.
Government launches online platform to shape 10 year health plan
21 October 2024
The government has launched an online platform for members of the public to share ideas to shape its forthcoming 10 year health plan.
One in three GPs say their work computers are ‘not fit for purpose’
21 October 2024
One in three GPs say their work computer is not fit for purpose, while more than 50% report data-sharing challenges, an RCGP survey found.
UK Biobank refutes claim that ‘race science’ group accessed data
18 October 2024
UK Biobank “strongly” refutes claims that researchers from a ‘race science’ network obtained volunteers’ sensitive health information.
Government funds research into VR and AI to tackle drug deaths
18 October 2024
The government has awarded £12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.
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,
