Bupa fined by ICO after employee stole customer information
2 October 2018
The employee was able to obtain the personal information of 547,000 Bupa Global health insurance customers, but no medical information was stolen.
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Oxehealth secures ‘world first’ accreditation for optical vital signs tech
2 October 2018
Oxehealth’s vital signs software uses an optical sensor to detect pulse rate and doesn’t need to be attached to the skin, meaning it can be used remotely.
Sleepio app to be rolled out across the south of England
2 October 2018
The app will be rolled out initially in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire later this month before being introduced in other areas in early 2019.
Health innovation prizewinners to receive £17m funding
1 October 2018
Successful projects this year include a GPS app designed to track the availability of hospital beds and an AI-based support system for surgeons.
Imperial selects Xerox to digitalise 1m paper-based patient records
1 October 2018
The five-year agreement will see the trust’s records being managed and stored, securely and efficiently online to help free up space.
Ambulance service needs ‘renewed emphasis’ on innovation
1 October 2018
Non-executive director at NHS Improvement, Lord Carter’s review argues that ‘technology is not adopted rapidly’ across the ambulance service.
Department close to settling 10-year NPfIT legal battle with Fujitsu
28 September 2018
Digital Health News understands that the DHSC has now settled with Fujitsu for a further payment said to be in the region of £400m.
Omega 365 platform selected for Frimley hospital programme
25 June 2026
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has selected Omega 365’s system to support its major hospital
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
25 June 2026
Today’s briefing features a rise in the use of translation services driven by high petrol
Oxford AI studies secure NIHR funding to tackle NHS waiting times
25 June 2026
Two studies have received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research as
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
