Seven health tech start-ups are set to receive up to £70,000 in support through the DTC Health incubation programme, including suppliers developing a wearable robotic arm to support stroke rehabilitation, and an AI-enhanced diagnostic platform. The DTC Health programme is intended to help early-stage businesses bring their ideas to market […]
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Nottingham University Hospitals partners with GE HealthCare
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Nottingham, and GE HealthCare, forming a partnership on research and health innovation. The three organisations will be collaborating on “shared areas of interest” such as digital, data, analytics, and education, Nottingham University Hospitals notes. […]
Digital First programme at Mid Cheshire Hospitals to focus on NHS App
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHT) has launched its new Digital First programme, looking to update the way it sends out patient communications and to make greater use of digital channels such as the NHS App. Patient letters and updates will now be sent out digitally, with the NHS […]
£2.4 million in funding to establish “living lab” for wearable tech in Manchester
A UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship is to provide £2.4 million of funding over four years to establish a “living lab” in Manchester exploring the potential for wearable tech to improve patient care and outcomes. The fellowship, awarded to Lukas Hughes-Noehrer, lead for computational medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust […]
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust launches shared digital patient record for cardiology services
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has launched a shared digital patient record for cardiology services, granting clinicians access to key cardiology information around procedures, treatment, and patient history with the aim of supporting clinical decision making and improving continuity of care. The Centricity Cardio Workflow (CCW) system connects teams across Southmead […]
Insight report: What are the biggest challenges facing the health system in meeting national ambitions for digital transformation?
What are the biggest challenges facing the health system in meeting national ambitions for digital transformation? In this HTN survey, sponsored by Restore Information Management, we explore digital transformation to date, the barriers and practicalities of driving innovation, and whether national ambitions can be delivered. We heard the common issues […]
BSW Hospitals Group prepares for shared EPR go-live
BSW Hospitals Group, formed of Royal United Hospitals Bath, Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, has shared progress toward the 2026 go-live of its shared EPR, highlighting appointments to senior leadership positions, and work to date on benefits realisation and process mapping. The group has […]
Health Tech Awards 2026: Meet the winners!
Health Tech Awards 2026: Meet the Winners The time has finally come to share the winning and highly commended entries in the HTN Awards 2026! After a fantastic response and entries spanning every corner of the health tech arena, we are delighted to thank all of those who entered, and […]
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals reports on successful completion of EPR second tranche
James Hawkins, CDIO at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has reported that the second tranche of the trust’s Nervecentre EPR has been successfully delivered. Following a deferred go-live due to delays with NHSE approval, the trust launched first tranche functionality back in May, covering observations, clinical documentation […]
Government accepts National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare 44 recommendations
The UK government has issued its response to the recommendations made by the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, choosing to accept all 44 findings, and highlight an upcoming implementation plan and roadmap to be published by Spring 2027. The commission published its recommendations for a future […]
