Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Our Dorset digital strategy to 2030 has been published, sharing the aim to create a “seamless, integrated digital ecosystem that empowers staff, improves patient experiences, and leverages emerging technologies like AI to deliver equitable, efficient, and person-centred care across all health and social care […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
East London NHS FT data approach on patient flow and predictive analytics
East London NHS Foundation Trust has outlined its use of data in informing patient care and patient flow, deploying digital screens, interactive dashboards, and PowerBI. 22 wards across the trust now have digital screens showcasing real-time data on aspects of flow, safety, care plans, observation status, Mental Health Act status, […]
North East and North Cumbria ICB awards £2.4 million for digital pathway tools
North East and North Cumbria (NENC) ICB has awarded a contract with a total value of up to £2.4 million to Accurx for the provision of digital tools to support digital pathways in line with modernising general practice requirements. The contract, covering an initial period of six months and a […]
EPR, EPMA and AI advancements at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has highlighted “significant advancements” in its digital transformation initiatives this quarter, including EPMA deployment, AI pilots, and the rollout of BadgerNet EPR. The BadgerNet EPR was launched in November, to be used moving forward for all medical and nursing documentation including observations, medical […]
Royal Wolverhampton shares post EPR go-live update and phase two plans for 2026
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has shared updates on phase one go-live of its EPR programme and a revised EPR milestone plan to the end of 2026 and beyond. Phase one covered the replacement of the trust’s patient administration system for acute and community services, as well as the emergency […]
Government £11.7 million digital inclusion innovation fund split amongst 80 digital skills and support schemes
£11.7 million in funding is to be granted to 80 digital skills and support schemes under the newly launched Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund, designed to help those at risk of being left behind by digital to access online services. Funding is also being split across Scotland (£764,020), Wales (£400,368), and […]
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre highlights AI, ambient voice, single EPR and robotic process automation
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust has shared updates on its digital and innovation work, outlining use cases of AI, ambient voice technology, and robotic process automation. On innovation the trust is utilising AI in developing models for predicting non-attendance and length of stay, with a dynamic dashboard also […]
AI strategy and compliance plan from US Department of Health and Human Services shares five pillars and approach to removing barriers
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published an AI strategy and accompanying compliance plan, to utilise leading technologies to enhance efficiency, foster American innovation, facilitate data and best practice sharing, standardise risk practices, and embrace a “try-first” culture. Sharing a preliminary assessment of AI maturity across […]
NHS England to roll-out system to detect potential safety issues on maternity wards
NHS England has announced the roll-out of an online system designed to identify patterns and trends in data routinely recorded in maternity services and send warning signals when a critical safety check is required. At one of the pilot sites, Cathy Bevens, lead safety and governance midwife at Cambridge University […]
Barts Health takes action following Cl0p cyber attack
Barts Health NHS Trust has responded to a recent cyber attack where files from a database containing invoices were stolen and posted on the dark web. The stolen files include names and addresses of individuals required to pay for services at the trust over a period of several years, as […]
