Movers and shakers news round-up
17 November 2017
This month’s Movers and Shakers round-up features appointments across various health organisations and trusts across the UK.
News
Health tech community celebrating women and diversity launches in Ireland
16 November 2017
A new branch of One HealthTech, a community championing diversity in health technology, has officially launched in Ireland.
PRSB echoes call for electronic standards for nurses
16 November 2017
The Professional Record Standards Body has echoed NHS Digital’s chief nurse Anne Cooper’s call for nurses to have a shared electronic language.
NHS trust introduces electronic whiteboards to improve patient safety
15 November 2017
A teaching hospital in Southampton has started to introduce interactive whiteboards in wards to help improve patient safety.
Researchers talk up potential of wearable and implantable tech for people with COPD
15 November 2017
Health researchers have called for further studies into the potential of smart technology for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
NHS pilot launched to help tackle obesity and Type 2 diabetes
14 November 2017
An NHS pilot will see thousands test drive a number of digital platforms which have been designed to tackle obesity and Type 2 diabetes
Study shows digital health is not ‘just for millennials’
14 November 2017
If you think that digital health is just the interest of the younger generation then a recent study may prove you wrong.
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
