AI cancer detection programme to be given government funding boost
11 December 2018
The Accelerating Detection of Disease programme has been named as part of the government’s second Life Science Sector Deal.
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Delayed phase four EPS pilot to begin this year
11 December 2018
Eight GP practices will trial the latest stage of NHS Digital’s electronic prescription service programme before the end of 2018.
UK Health Data Research Alliance aims to improve patient care
11 December 2018
The Alliance will look into the best ways to design, use, collect, manage and analyse health data in a responsible way for clinical trials.
NHS banned from buying new fax machines as Hancock orders phase-out
10 December 2018
Matt Hancock has banned NHS organisations from buying new fax machines beyond January 2019, under plans to remove them from the NHS entirely by 2020.
Uber to offer free cab rides to working NHS staff over Christmas
10 December 2018
The offer is available to working staff at a time when public transport is either closed or limited on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
NUH and Macmillan pilot new ‘virtual clinic’ for tumour patients
10 December 2018
Virtual Clinic was trialled as part of efforts to help improve care for patients with brain tumours across the East Midlands.
Genomics England says DNA data not moved due to hacking attempts
7 December 2018
Responding to reports that genetics data belonging to some 85,000 individuals had been moved to a secure Ministry of Defence (MoD) base in Wiltshire after multiple hacking attempts, Genomics England said it had ‘no evidence’ that it had been targeted when contacted by Digital Health News.
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
