NHS England has published a preliminary market engagement notice seeking to explore the feasibility of establishing end-t0-end diagnostic testing pathways for the NHS Online virtual hospital service. The notice outlines NHS England’s intent to use information gathered from the engagement to inform the future commercial and sourcing strategy for diagnostic […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
HTN Now: Sharing best practices from success in health tech for NHS trusts
HTN was joined by digital leaders from across the health sector for a deep dive into best practices for success in health tech transformation. Our panel shared details of current and past projects, looking at what worked and what didn’t, learnings, best practices, and overcoming challenges. Panellists included Simon Brown […]
South East Coast Ambulance Service sets out target operating model for virtual care
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has set out its target operating model for virtual care, looking to build on existing success and introduce a unified digital approach to support “more predictable” waits, improved risk identification, and smoother patient flow. According to the trust, the new model will […]
North West London Acute Provider Collaborative on EPR, ambient voice, FDP, digital infrastructure
The North West London Acute Provider Collaborative has shared updates around EPR, ambient voice, the Federated Data Platform, digital infrastructure, and the development of a digital and data plan for 2026/27. Five themes have been agreed upon for the digital and data plan for 2026/27, covering staff experience, patient and […]
East Sussex Healthcare successful first “go-live” for EmPoweR EPR and shares five-year plans
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has shared the first successful go-live for its EmPoweR EPR programme, as the trust outlines its plans for strengthening digital foundations under its five-year integrated delivery plan. Successful completion of the trust’s first EmPoweR EPR go-live has included the migration of the Nervecentre clinical system […]
Newly-formed Central East ICB shares digital and data five-year approach
The newly-created Central East ICB, formed from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB, and Hertfordshire, has revealed its five-year approach from strategy to delivery, highlighting the role of digital and data in achieving objectives and improving outcomes for the local population. Committing to adopting modern, digital […]
International news in brief: IVF pregnancy achieved with “fully autonomous” system, Prince Edward Island AVT pilot, Amazon weight management programme
Welcome to our latest international news in brief, where we take a look at recent news and developments in health technology from overseas. Here are a few stories that have caught our eye over the last few weeks. Confirmed pregnancy achieved through use of autonomous system to identify and isolate […]
Digital inclusion delivery framework for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB outlines priority themes and roadmap to 2030
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB’s Digital Inclusion Delivery Framework has outlined a “bold and unified vision” for tackling digital inclusion, based around five themes: connectivity and access to devices and data; digital accessibility and information literacy; workforce digital skills and confidence; partnerships; and digital inclusion knowledge and expertise. The ICB commits […]
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals goes live with eObservations and bleep system replacement
Mark Singleton, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s CDIO, has shared details of digital developments at the trust, including the launch of eObservations and the replacement of an ageing bleep system. Taking to LinkedIn, Singleton noted that eObservations are now live in the emergency department, allowing for vital signs to […]
University Hospitals Plymouth to hold 90-day go-live event ahead of Epic launch
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is set to hold a 90-day go-live event on 28 April, ahead of the planned go-live of its Epic EPR on 23 July 2026. The trust shares how it is taking on board learnings from the success of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s […]
