Cyber security news roundup
21 August 2020
Our latest cyber security roundup features the news that NHS Greater Manchester Shared Services has received an international security standard
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Barts clinicians develop programme for long-lasting Covid-19 symptoms
20 August 2020
A digital programme to treat the lasting symptoms of Covid-19 has been developed by clinicians from Barts Health in collaboration with UCL researchers.
NHS reported tens of thousands of malicious emails in one month
20 August 2020
Data from NHS Digital has shown that the NHS received tens of thousands of malicious emails in just in one month during the coronavirus pandemic.
Midlands event explores how Covid-19 has changed the digital landscape
19 August 2020
One theme raised during the Digital Health Network: Midlands regional event was making sure the NHS has the right structures built.
ZOE Covid-19 Symptom Study app awarded £2m government grant
19 August 2020
A £2million grant is to be given to the ZOE Covid-19 Symptom Study app by the UK government to support its data collection.
London North West Healthcare reaps rewards of digital comms platform
19 August 2020
The London North West Healthcare Trust has deployed a digital communications platform which has helped reduce administration burdens and saved money.
Dido Harding appointed interim chief of new health institute
18 August 2020
Baroness Dido Harding, who heads NHS Test and Trace, said the new institute puts the UK in the “strongest position” to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Midlands secures share of £85m to transform obesity care
2 July 2026
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) has helped local NHS organisations secure a share of the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 July 2026
Today’s briefing includes medical cannabis accreditation and a system to improve musculoskeletal performance or rehabilitation.
Sheffield first council to oppose NHS FDP Palantir contract
2 July 2026
Sheffield City Council has become the first local authority to approve a motion formally opposing
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde rolls out digital triage system
1 July 2026
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has begun rolling out a digital triage system across
Winners of the Isle of Man’s 2026 Innovation Challenge unveiled
1 July 2026
Four companies developing solutions to improve health and social care have won the Isle of
