Big tech companies called upon for Covid-19 testing and data processing
24 April 2020
Amazon and Delloitte are among the companies who will help the department deliver testing kits and collate patient data on Covid-19.
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Radiology image sharing network launched across 7 trusts in Yorkshire
24 April 2020
The image sharing system, called Xero Exchange Network, is also available at the newly established NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire and the Humber.
Coronavirus news round-up: Digital Health debrief
24 April 2020
From concerns surrounding privacy of contract-tracing apps to rapid deployment of mobile solutions, here’s a recap of our Covid-19 coverage.
Contact-tracing apps could ‘catastrophically’ hamper trust, academics warn
23 April 2020
An open letter, signed by professors from 26 countries, urges governments to evaluate potential dangers of contact-tracing apps before implementing them.
Southern Health deploys mobile capability for community nurses in 6 days
23 April 2020
Southern Health NHS FT has deployed a mobile capability for its community nurses in six days, in order to help tackle the challenges presented by Covid-19.
Imperial white paper outlines key data questions for contact-tracing tech
23 April 2020
Contact-tracing could prove useful in avoiding long-term confinement measures, the college said, but caution needs to be exercised to protect privacy.
‘Absence of evidence’ for Covid-19 contact-tracing apps, review finds
22 April 2020
Given the lack of evidence, the review warned making use of Covid-19 tracing apps mandatory would “likely fall foul of the human rights standards”.
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
