Orion’s Colin Henderson appointed UK health boss for DXC
18 October 2017
Colin Henderson, former boss of Orion Health UK, has been confirmed as DXC’s new general manager for the company’s Healthcare and Life Sciences.
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MPs told that a further 162,000 medical documents undelivered
18 October 2017
MPs investigating the biggest ever loss of NHS medical correspondence have been told that 162,000 extra documents went missing, beyond the 702,000 pieces of NHS correspondence already known to have been undelivered.
NHS Scotland awards Cambio CDS contract
18 October 2017
NHS Scotland has selected Sweden’s Cambio Healthcare Systems to supply a national clinical decision support system.
Nokia’s digital health focus to result in slashed jobs
17 October 2017
Nokia’s decision to focus on growing digital health trends will affect jobs in the UK, Finland and the US. It will also halt virtual reality investments.
Portsmouth introduces new digital communication patient portal
16 October 2017
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has implemented a new portal that allows patients to receive and respond to appointment letters digitally.
East Midlands radiology consortium experiences major IT issues
13 October 2017
A radiology consortium that covers eight trusts in the East Midlands is experiencing serious continuing problems with its IT systems, it has emerged.
Mobile health and apps news in brief
13 October 2017
This month’s round-up from the world of healthcare apps and disruptive technologies includes a personalised treatment app for people with diabetes.
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
NHS England recruiting for CDIO of online hospital trust
22 June 2026
NHS England is recruiting for a chief digital information officer (CDIO) for its new online
Powys Teaching Health Board goes live with Better ePMA
22 June 2026
Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has gone live an electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA)
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
