88 per cent of care homes in the South West London region now have digital social records in place, and 45 per cent are live with the London Universal Care Plan, according to an update from the ICS, which also shares that these developments are contributing to a 9 percent […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
North London NHS FT digital strategy to 2029 focuses on AI, digital skills, data and innovation
North London NHS Foundation Trust has published its digital strategy, with a focus on AI and data, EPR optimisation, launching an NLFT app building programme, digital foundations and infrastructure, creating a culture of innovation, and supporting staff with digital skills. “Our strategy is not only about adopting new technologies but […]
DHSC calls for “expert ideas and evidence” to inform 10-year cancer plan
The Department of Health and Social Care is calling for “expert ideas and evidence” that can support the development of the national cancer plan for England, inviting comments and feedback on questions across prevention, access, early diagnosis, treatment, research and innovation. Focusing on maximising impact using the most up-to-date tech […]
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICS notes plans and actions for cyber security
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly’s (C&IoS) cyber security strategy to 2026 has been put forward for board endorsement, with a focus to identify and managing risk; strengthen governance; embed cyber awareness and culture; critical IT systems and suppliers; and prediction, prevention, detection, response and recovery. Outlining the current situation […]
HTN Now: The transformative power of agile in healthcare with practical implementations
HTN welcomed Dr Harry Thirkettle and Victoria Foxley-Sayles from Aire Logic, for a HTN Now session focusing on the transformative power of agile in healthcare with practical implementations. As well as talking us through the benefits and challenges around taking an agile approach within the NHS, the pair shared a […]
One Gloucestershire’s first ICS data strategy focuses on integrated care, enterprise architecture, workforce data capabilities, and data quality
NHS Gloucestershire has published its first draft ICS data strategy spanning 2025-2030, pending approval from the board, marking a “bold step forward” in drawing on system strengths and transforming how data is used to improve health and care outcomes in Gloucestershire. It focuses on improving citizen-facing care, workforce empowerment, transparency, […]
Somerset NHS FT shares ePMA rollout and impact
HTN recently spoke with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust on the deployment its electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (ePMA) at the trust, highlighting benefits around increased efficiency and patient safety. The ePMA system has reportedly been successfully deployed at Musgrove Park Hospital and all community hospitals, with the team now […]
Wes Streeting highlights digital leadership in adult social care
In a speech at Unison’s 2025 National Health Care Conference, Wes Streeting focused on digital leadership in social care, with an aim to train social care leaders to introduce technologies. “We will harness the full potential of technology to transform social care, helping people to live independently in their own […]
Northern Care Alliance board on digital progress, priorities, and infrastructure challenges
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust’s latest board meetings in January and March, to see what insight they offered on ongoing digital transformation projects, digital priorities, innovations, challenges, and more. Approving NCA’s EPR business readiness and business plan is listed in the trust’s objectives for the year, as part […]
News in brief: Robotic surgery, HIMSS accreditation, patient portals, innovation lab
Here, we take a look at some of the latest health tech news and updates from across the NHS. Imperial College Healthcare launches life sciences collaboration Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has announced a new partnership with ARC West London designed to drive innovation in life sciences and develop the […]
