Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has published its annual report, highlighting the impact of digital investments such as digital clinic notes and ED documentation on patient experience and clinical care. The trust shares that investments made in digital technologies in 2024/25 have supported it in sending 64,000 letters per month […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
North West London Acute Provider Collaborative shares updates on digital transformation and future plans
Updates on digital transformation projects and initiatives were shared during North West London Acute Provider Collaborative’s (NWL APC) latest board meeting, including on data strategy, IT infrastructure, an ambient voice pilot, and other areas of collaboration. The NWL APC strategy for 2024 – 2027 was published last year, sharing priorities […]
Four updates to Cyber Assessment Framework focus on AI cyber risks, improved detection, software development
The National Cyber Security Centre has shared four updates to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), covering attacker methods and motivations, software maintenance, improved detection of cyber threats, and improved coverage of AI-related cyber risks. These changes are necessary in order to “close the widening gap between the escalated cyber threats […]
Feature: Radar Healthcare on how we can use data to shift to preventative, proactive care?
Why data is the NHS’s most powerful tool for rolling out truly preventative care A perspective from Paul Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Radar Healthcare The NHS is in need of a transformation. At the moment we’re seeing rising demand, escalating costs, workforce constraints, as well as widening health inequalities, […]
Feature: Accurx on reactive to proactive, four ways to use data to power the shift in primary care
By Emma Bouché, General Manager – Primary Care, Accurx The NHS faces a perfect storm: rising demand, persistent workforce shortages, and widening health inequalities. The need to move from a reactive model of care to a preventative, proactive one has never been more urgent. Data is a critical enabler of […]
Royal Marsden sets out plans for digital, data, innovation and collaboration in new strategy to 2029
The Royal Marsden (RM) NHS Foundation Trust has shared its Digital, Data and Technology strategy to 2029, building on a “good platform for digital growth and a set of capable and effective tools” resulting from the successful delivery of its previous strategy. The trust highlights achievements including the replacement of […]
Digital inclusion strategic approach from Sussex ICB shares commitments and measures of success
Sussex ICB’s Digital Inclusion Strategic Approach for 2025 – 2027 has shared the system’s commitments to promoting digital inclusion, along with measures indicative of success. Shaped by residents, NHS teams, councils, and community organisations, the approach reflects on designing inclusive services and addressing challenges people may face in accessing them. […]
Public and supplier engagement on Single Patient Record highlights access, interoperability, data
NHS England engagement with the public and suppliers on the development of the Single Patient Record (SPR) has highlighted key expectations around access, transparency, interoperability, and data ownership. Reporting on findings, Ming Tang, NHS England’s chief data and analytics officer, remarked: “What stood out to me is how similar the […]
Dudley Group and Sandwell and West Birmingham establish joint infrastructure committee
A recent board meeting has outlined the role, remit, purpose, and agenda of a new Joint Infrastructure Committee launched by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Following approval from both trust boards, terms of reference have now been submitted to the committee for […]
University Hospitals Plymouth publishes digital strategic intent plans
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) published its latest digital strategy in July, placing a focus on smart buildings, EPR development, evaluating its current digital maturity, understanding areas to invest in and AI integration. “The future state of the trust is set to improve the digital capabilities immensely following the […]
