Two North West trusts aiming to connect diagnostics across hospitals
18 August 2017
Two North West trusts have acquired Sectra’s PACS and VNA, with a view to more easily sharing diagnostic data between their organisations.
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Monthly app and mobile round up
18 August 2017
This month’s apps round-up covers technology giant Google making more waves in the digital health market, an app that aims to help emergency services staff reach patients quickly, and one health technology company winning awards in the West Midlands.
Innovate UK gives Atlas Genetics £2m contract for rapid diagnostic platform
17 August 2017
Innovate UK supports Atlas Genetics project to adopt its io rapid diagnostic platform into UK sexual health clinics through a £2m grant.
Bolton picks Allscripts in £30 million EPR deal
16 August 2017
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has signed with Allscripts in a multi-million pound electronic patient record (EPR) deal.
ICO warns NHS staff that unlawfully accessing patient records is an offence
15 August 2017
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reminded NHS staff about the serious consequences of prying into patients’ medical records without a valid reason, after a ‘nosy’ Essex midwifery assistant was fined.
Pennine Care delays Paris Child Health roll-out
15 August 2017
The go-live of Civica’s Paris child health information system in Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has been delayed by four months.
Microsoft and NHS Digital sign new agreement for cybersecurity
14 August 2017
NHS Digital has signed a new agreement with Microsoft, which includes patches for all its current Windows devices operating XP.
NHS backs rollout of integrated AVT as part of £10bn tech funding
4 July 2026
NHS England is rolling out AI tools across the health service, including integrated ambient voice
Pathology transformation could unlock £450m a year for the NHS
3 July 2026
Completing the NHS’s pathology transformation programme could unlock around £450m a year for the health
Movers and Shakers news roundup
3 July 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes new chief executives for East Cheshire NHS Trust
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.
