NHS England has launched a national review, seeking views from suppliers and users of health tech to help improve DCB0129 and DBC0160 standards. A review is required due to tech advancements and the acceleration of digital transformation, NHSE explains, citing examples such as EPR implementations and the adoption of digital-first […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
DHSC opens engagement for GPs and practice managers on how patient data is used across the NHS
The Department of Health and Social Care has commissioned a national programme of engagement for GPs and practice managers, to “genuinely influence” national policy with their views on how patient data is used across the NHS. The NHS Transformation Directorate noted that “the potential of NHS data is key to […]
Sheffield City Council awards £8.9 million contract for tech-enabled care
Sheffield City Council is awarding a contract [standstill period] with a value of £8.9 million to Devon-based Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited as a strategic delivery partner to support its tech-enabled care service. The delivery partner, the council states, will be involved in the transformation of the current service from […]
Immersive, simulation and related technologies purchasing framework extended by two years
The NHS England endorsed immersive, simulation and related technologies dynamic purchasing system, offering a procurement route for health organisations, has been extended for a further two years. The purchasing system is designed to help organisations including NHS trusts, GP federations, and local authorities to adopt and scale innovative approaches to […]
HTN ICB Region Series: North East and Yorkshire
ICB Region Series: North East and Yorkshire For this edition of our ICB region series for 2026, we take a deep dive into what’s happening with digital and data across the North East and Yorkshire region. We’ll explore pilots and innovations, strategies, case studies, and insights from the sector. Digital […]
Birmingham Community shares transformation plan aiming for productivity improvement of two percent per annum
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has shared details of its digital transformation journey to date and future plans for digital and information delivery to 2029 in its latest board meeting. Progress has continued towards being a digitally-enabled organisation, according to the trust, with key initiatives including 1,000 CoPilot licenses […]
International: Regional health data in New Zealand, US health records access expansion, New South Wales single digital patient record
For our latest international news in brief, we take a look at some of the stories that have caught our eye over the last few weeks from across the globe. New regional data on key health indicators published in New Zealand The Ministry of Health in New Zealand has published […]
Independent review identifies cyber security need for New Zealand health system
An independent review into a patient portal data breach and cyber incident in New Zealand has identified a need for stronger cyber security across the nation’s health system, suggesting the incident should be viewed as a “call to action”. The breach was reportedly detected in December 2025, with unauthorised access […]
MHRA CEO presents evidence and recommendations on personalised medicine and AI to parliamentary committee
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency CEO Lawrence Tallon has presented evidence to a parliamentary inquiry on innovation in the NHS, focusing on personalised medicine and AI. Tallon explained measures to accelerate NHS adoption, made a number of predictions on “big changes” to follow the National Commission into the […]
DHSC plans £1.3 million national workforce development and training framework
The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a preliminary market engagement to support plans to develop a national workforce development framework and curriculum designed to promote consistency in skills, competencies, training, and professional development. With a maximum value of £1.3 million, the contract is split into two phases, […]
