With the publication of the latest budget for 2026, the government has reaffirmed its commitment on AI for productivity, increasing opportunities for sovereign AI, AI for biosecurity, and exploring quantum technologies. “The government is ensuring its investment into the NHS is spent wisely,” it states. “In 2025‑26, the NHS delivered […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
10-year UK pharmacy strategy outlines plans for digital training, AI, data sharing and tech for research
A 10-year strategy for UK pharmacy has set out a shared vision to make research “an integral, accessible and inclusive part of every pharmacist’s and pharmacy technician’s career”. Developed by the UK Pharmacy Research Advisory Group, the strategy lists strategic goals across building research skills and leadership, developing supportive systems […]
14 urgent care schemes to receive share of £140m to help tackle winter pressures
£140 million in funding will be invested in 14 new urgent care schemes across England to help tackle winter pressures, the government has announced, aiming to increase capacity and improve patient flow. These schemes include ED improvements, new urgent treatment centres, and enhancements to digital systems. The funding is announced […]
Insight: Progress to electronic patient records in Wales
HTN Insight: Progress and challenges with the move to electronic patient records in Wales What does the transition to digital records and electronic systems look like across Wales? What are the challenges, opportunities, and programmes underway, and what progress is being made? HTN recently conducted a survey, sponsored by Altera Digital […]
Mid Cheshire rolls out AVT following successful trial
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out ambient voice technology across more locations and community services following a successful trial. The initial trial of the Lyrebird AVT solution incorporated services including same day emergency care, dermatology, rheumatology, and urology. The technology will now be used in services including […]
Digital Health and Care Wales shares improvements to NHS Wales women’s health website
Digital Health and Care Wales has shared details of improvements made to the NHS Wales women’s health website, incorporating feedback from users and introducing new functionality to make it easier for women to find local support. The website, launched in March 2026, was reportedly developed through a collaboration between DHCW’s […]
£80 million outlined in NHS England market engagement for multi-neighbourhood training hubs
NHS England has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise aiming to identify potential suppliers to support the future commissioning of multi-neighbourhood training hubs for primary care, with a total value of £80 million. As part of the engagement, NHS England shares a survey to collect feedback from interested parties around […]
Epic launches integration for healthcare apps
Epic has announced the release of new capabilities allowing app developers to build “connectors” linking other apps to Epic, and to support surfacing information stored elsewhere without switching between apps or portals. These connectors will reportedly allow information and complete tasks within other apps to be surfaced in Epic, and […]
Berkshire Healthcare selects digital MSK service supplier
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has selected Flok Health to supply digital MSK triage and management services, at a total cost of £400k. The trust has contracted Flok Health to provide a fully managed service offering a “complete alternative” to traditional community physio pathways, with 24/7 digital triage and remote […]
King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ report £4.1 million in savings from EPR
King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ have reported savings of £4.1 million from their combined use of the Epic EPR system. The trusts point to the avoidance of 3.3 million duplicate or repeat tests, saving up to 275,000 hours of nursing and phlebotomy time since 2023. This has […]
