NHS organisations to be offered discounted access to cloud services
17 May 2019
It is hoped the new model will help trusts, CCGs and other bodies move their IT services towards cloud-first data centres.
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
17 May 2019
This month’s mobile app news includes mental health apps topping the list of most frequently used in Salford Royal’s own library.
NHS should ‘prescribe FitBits’ to prevent inequality in health tech
16 May 2019
The Social Market Foundation report found access to improved health outcomes should not be limited by a personās ability to pay for innovative technology.
NHS 111 online hits one million triage since 2017 launch
16 May 2019
Data from NHS Digital revealed the most common symptoms for which people use NHS 111 online are related to abdominal pain and dental problems.
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.
Technological and information sharing allow nurses to take the lead
15 May 2019
To mark International Nurses’ Day Caron Swinscoe, NHS Digitalās 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 ā those feeling suicidal or suffering a mental health crisis ā with trained volunteers.
Essex Partnership digital tool improves leg wound and ulcer care
19 June 2026
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a digital tool to improve care for
West Midlands NHS imaging programme enters procurement
19 June 2026
An NHS imaging transformation programme serving 6.6 million people across the West Midlands has entered
Health minister apologises for NHSE error on FDP data access
18 June 2026
Health minister Preet Kaur Gill has apologised for NHSEās handling of information provided to the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
18 June 2026
Today’s briefing features Doctify launching in Saudi Arabia and a Scottish medical management platform for
University Hospitals Sussex EDs switch to digital observations
18 June 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has now rolled out digital observations and prescribing in
