Harrogate NHS Trust employs Ascom smartphones to ‘purge the pager’
15 May 2019
The technology will enable the trust to send customised alerts and critical messages to clinical and support staff on the move.
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Technological and information sharing allow nurses to take the lead
15 May 2019
To mark International Nurses’ Day Caron Swinscoe, NHS Digital’s acting chief nurse, encouraged nurses to continue taking the lead on the digital revolution.
24/7 text messaging services launched to support those in crisis
15 May 2019
The Shout helpline operates 24/7 and connects people in need – those feeling suicidal or suffering a mental health crisis – with trained volunteers.
Barnsley Hospital develops digital whiteboard for patient information
14 May 2019
The ProWard system was developed in-house by the hospitals information team and aims to provide a single point of access for patient care information.
NHS Grampian ditches pagers for faster mobile messaging service
14 May 2019
Staff at NHS Grampian are now able to communicate vital patient information within seconds rather than wasting time trying to find a landline.
Tameside and Glossop employ Civica’s cloud-based solutions
14 May 2019
The software company’s CostMaster cloud solution will provide the trust with a clearer view of its cost data to better inform the board of their finances.
Alcidon enters resellers agreement with Better by Marand
13 May 2019
The provider which alerts hospital staff when patients are at risk of harm as made an agreement to help tackle medication errors.
Pharmacy2U launches menopause support hub
10 June 2026
UK online pharmacy Pharmacy2U has launched a dedicated women’s health hub, backed by menopause retail
MFT to launch data platform to support research and patient care
10 June 2026
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is launching a data platform to support research and
Royal Cornwall Hospitals delays Oracle EPR go-live
9 June 2026
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has delayed its Oracle EPR go-live to ensure it will
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
9 June 2026
Today’s briefing features an app designed to help people manage physical ageing and a health
Stockport trust completes rollout of new pathology LIMS
9 June 2026
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s pathology department has gone live with a laboratory information system to
