Hancock confirms around 500 NHS Digital staff could be axed
2 November 2018
The secretary of state for health and social care was questioned by the MP for Leeds Central, Hilary Benn, about the ‘Org2’ redesign.
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NHS Scotland to move to Windows 10 in ‘landmark’ Microsoft deal
2 November 2018
The agreement, which covers a period of three years, also sees all 161,000 NHS Scotland employees migrated to Microsoft Office 365.
Industry news in brief
2 November 2018
This month’s industry round up features news that Patients Know Best has streamlined its registration process and the launch of a GP online video tool.
Microsoft CEO: AI can change the trajectory of healthcare if properly used
1 November 2018
Satya Nadella touched on the potential of artificial intelligence in the NHS during his keynote address at Microsoft Future Decoded.
Digital Health and BCS partner on Rewired
1 November 2018
The pair are extending an existing collaboration to include Digital Health Rewired, a two-day conference and one-day exhibition taking place in March 2019.
Facebook breast cancer screening campaign proves successful
1 November 2018
The local initiative, led by NHS Digital, resulted in a 13% increase in the number of women in Stoke-on-Trent attending a screening for the first time.
Welsh social prescribing start-up joins AHSN accelerator
31 October 2018
Signum Health’s i-navigator platform supports people in need of non-clinical care, such as weight loss, anxiety and depression and social isolation.
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
