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Genetic testing for cancer patients now available digitally across Wales

21 July 2021

An update to the Welsh Clinical Portal allows doctors to access genetic testing results, enabling them to make more informed care decisions.

Transgender charity Mermaids fined £25k for data protection breach

20 July 2021

The transgender charity has been fined £25,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for failing to keep the personal data of its users secure.

GPDPR September implementation date is scrapped

20 July 2021

The implementation date of the GPDPR programme has been scrapped and instead data collection will now only begin when certain criteria have been met.

Essex Partnership University launches platform for contact centre

20 July 2021

Refero’s platform is being used by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) to drive efficiencies for its mental health contact centre.

Former Rewired Pitchfest winner launches new service in Scotland

20 July 2021

TestCard’s new Test and Treat service will cut treatment wait times for UTIs in half and ease some of the pressure on the NHS.

Government launches Covid Pass Verifier app for businesses

19 July 2021

An app has been launched by the government to provide a fast and secure way for people to demonstrate their Covid pass is valid.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ text message service helps patients share anxieties

19 July 2021

A study from Guy’s and St Thomas’ revealed that cancer patients were more likely to share anxieties about their health if completing questionnaires by text