Hancock refuses to provide roll-out date for contact-tracing app
22 July 2020
When questioned on the progress of the app Hancock told a parliamentary committee it would be rolled-out “as soon as an effective one is available”.
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Covid-19 tests now being automatically sent to GP systems
22 July 2020
GP systems are now being automatically sent Covid-19 test results giving doctors visibility of which of their patients have had tests and the results.
The Shuri Network: One year on from its official launch
21 July 2020
At the time of its launch the network had about 60 members but word quickly spread and the network has grown to about 650 members today.
Dedalus buys DXC Technology’s health business for £413m
21 July 2020
Fast-growing European health IT and diagnostics specialist Dedalus has announced it will buy DXC Technology’s health business for £413m ($525m).
Royal Wolverhampton predicts needs for PPE using Teletracking
21 July 2020
The trust measured interaction with possible confirmed Covid-19 cases using its teletracking patient and staff system alongside real-time location system.
Digital Health Networks reach milestone 5000th member
20 July 2020
Digital Health Networks, the collaboration and best practice community of NHS IT leaders, has welcomed its 5000th member.
Norfolk and Norwich deploy automated Covid-19 staff risk assessor
20 July 2020
Developed by intelligent automation company Rainbird, the system provides staff with a digital one-to-one automated report.
National NHS leaders join Summer Schools 2026 speaker line-up
24 June 2026
Three national NHS leaders shaping the future of digital health have been confirmed for Summer
University Hospitals Sussex signs EPR contract with Alcidion
24 June 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with Alcidion to deliver an
Manchester Met wins funding to boost AI health innovation
23 June 2026
Manchester Metropolitan University will promote AI for business and the development of wearable health technologies
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
23 June 2026
Today’s briefing features research into growing distrust in healthcare AI and a partnership between the
FDP ‘here to stay’ says Patel as Palantir contract faces review
23 June 2026
Nirav Patel, head of demand and delivery for the NHS FDP, has said the platform
