Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST) has shared that the refresh of its electronic patient care record (ePCR) application has been formally approved following “extensive collaboration” with users and stakeholders. The ePCR’s user interface is undergoing enhancement to make it more intuitive, with input from senior clinicians, digital services, […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
Cyber security and resilience bill expands scope of essential services
The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill has been published, introducing regulation for companies providing IT and cyber services to the NHS “for the first time”, including reporting duties around cyber incidents and requirements for cyber mitigation plans. Given the trusted access these companies hold to critical […]
Cambridge University Hospitals on ambient AI, command centre, digital front door, eHospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has shared progress toward its aim of becoming “the most innovation-friendly trust in the country”, highlighting work around ambient AI, its digital front door, and eHospital. As part of establishing an “enabling environment” for innovation, the trust has deployed a secure Microsoft Azure cloud […]
First eight trusts to be assessed for advanced foundation trust programme
The first eight trusts to be assessed under the Advanced Foundation Trust Programme have been named, with their performance against priority areas of leadership, quality, and financial sustainability to determine whether they will be given greater autonomy and financial freedoms. Those granted Advanced Foundation Trust status will also be given […]
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership sets out five-year plan for digital, future EPR, and ambient AI
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust’s latest five-year digital strategy has outlined ambitions around AI, cybersecurity, digital training, and patient-facing technologies, along with harnessing available data for business intelligence and transforming care. Celebrating improvements from the trust’s 2022 digital strategy including “significantly improved” network connectivity, a major upgrade […]
Feature: Harris Health Alliance share insights on innovation in the NHS with the ConneQt platform
HTN recently caught up with Harris Health Alliance’s Roddy McRae, Product Owner, and Katie Sutcliffe, Head of Marketing, to discuss their take on innovation in the NHS. Roddy and Katie shared insights and details of current and upcoming projects, including the ConneQt toolbar offering primary care a digital marketplace of […]
Somerset ICB launches health data survey to help inform development of linked data platform
Somerset ICB has launched a survey in collaboration with Healthwatch Somerset, aiming to collect feedback from local residents on the use of their health data to inform the development of the Somerset Linked Data Platform. Submissions will support the ICB in the Linked Data Platform’s development, with the aim of […]
UK Government shares pilot programmes for remote monitoring from Sheffield, Portsmouth and Leeds Hospitals
The UK government has shared a prediction that remote monitoring will soon free up half a million appointments per year, offering insights into pilot programmes across the country, including a government-funded trial led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and the University of Sheffield to test the benefits of remote monitoring for […]
EPR go-live at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched its electronic patient record, named “Archie” in honour of surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe. The trust awarded the EPR contract, worth an estimated £10,631,245.25, in 2024 to Insight Direct, subcontracting services to Altera Digital Health. Implementation work began last year, with core elements […]
One Gloucestershire highlights role of data and digital optimisation in urgent and emergency care winter surge plan
The One Gloucestershire urgent and emergency care 2025/26 operational delivery & winter surge plan has outlined the future uses of data and digital tools in improving flow, driving real-time operational decision-making, and coping with winter pressures. “The Gloucestershire system is committed to continuing to build a comprehensive suite of digital […]
