Wye Valley NHS Trust has shared a series of digital updates and priorities during its April board meeting, highlighting upcoming EPR and patient portal procurements, expanded use of the Federated Data Platform, and ongoing adoption of AI and ambient voice technology. “Wye Valley’s journey from digital immaturity to maturity has […]
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Voice therapy app improving outcomes for Parkinson’s patients at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
A new voice therapy app is reportedly helping to improve outcomes for patients with Parkinson’s Disease at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Speech Therapy Parkinson’s team, based out of Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, has introduced the app to support patients in accessing […]
Tees, Esk and Wear Talking Therapies improvement challenge highlights steps to improve uptake of digital
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has reported on findings from a 100-day improvement challenge with the trust’s Talking Therapies service and NHS Impact, which looked to help those aged 65 and over gain confidence with using online tools and digitally enabled therapies. More than 240 people took […]
HTN ICB Region Series: London
ICB Region Series: London Welcome to the latest instalment of our region series for 2026, where we take a deep dive into what’s happening with digital and data across the London region. We’ll explore pilots and innovations, strategies, case studies, and insights from the sector. Digital strategy, digital plans and […]
National commission into the regulation of AI in healthcare offers early insights from call for evidence
The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare has offered early insight into outcomes from a call for evidence attracting more than 770 responses, indicating strong support for regulatory reform and the need for further development in areas such as post-market surveillance and ongoing monitoring. Henrietta Hughes, patient […]
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS awards £52 million EPR contract
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has awarded a ten-year EPR contract with a value of £52 million to Epic, taking the trust up to 2036. The trust’s board in its January meeting covered the board assurance framework, noting issues with IT infrastructure, digital maturity, and technical debt. “Lewisham and Greenwich […]
£500 million fund launched to back early-stage AI companies in the UK
UK government-backed Sovereign AI has announced the launch of its new £500 million fund, designed to give early-stage AI companies in the UK access to the funds, compute, and strategic assets needed to scale rapidly and compete on a global scale. Taking to LinkedIn, Sovereign AI announced the funding, along […]
Central and North West London to procure physiotherapy digital triage solution
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has published its intent to procure a physiotherapy digital triage solution, with a contract value of £320,000 over three years. The contract, to be awarded to Physio Med Limited, covers key criteria including quality and innovation, value, integration and service sustainability, access […]
NHSE guidance for regions and ICBs on neighbourhood health centres looks to digital connectivity, integration, and enablement
NHS England has issued guidance for regions and ICBs setting out practical planning instructions for developing neighbourhood health centres, highlighting the role of digital in connectivity, integration, and enablement. “Digital capability is fundamental to the functioning of neighbourhood health services,” NHSE shares. “Neighbourhood health centres must therefore be planned as […]
HTN Trust Region Series: South East
NHS Trust Region Series: South East Welcome to our region series for 2026, where we take a deep dive into what’s happening with digital and data across the South East region. We’ll explore pilots and innovations, strategies, case studies, and insights from the sector. Digital strategy, digital plans and priorities […]
