HTN Special Report: Scotland In this special report into digital transformation across Scotland, sponsored by Altera Digital Health, we interview digital healthcare leaders, explore digital progress and plans across health boards, and share insight on local and national ambitions. To gain perspectives and insights, we interviewed Stephen Baguley, chief clinical […]
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EPR goes live at University Hospitals Plymouth
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has gone live with its electronic patient record, joining Torbay and South Devon and Royal Devon, to form a shared digital record across Devon. The go-live required a “superhuman effort”, according to chief exec Neil Macdonald, with more than 700 superusers being trained to help […]
GIRFT framework calls for improved data and consistent use of digital for diabetes care
The NHS England Getting It Right First Time programme has shared a report on improving care and support for children and young adults living with diabetes to highlight the use of digital, wearable tech, digital self-management tools, and digitally enabled pathways. A review drawing on national audit and activity datasets, […]
MHRA AI regulatory sandbox for London calls for expressions of interest
Expressions of interest are being sought from manufacturers and Greater London NHS organisations for MHRA’s AI regulatory sandbox for the London region, with projects to be selected to participate in the initial phase deploying tech into live clinical settings. The initiative, London Region I, is set to create a real-world […]
Devon Partnership shares digital plans and at-risk programmes across digital, data and tech portfolio
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has shared progress and at-risk programmes across its digital, data and technology (DDaT) portfolio, noting that it is “moving forwards within the available resources across many schemes”, but suggests board attention should be focused on the volume and diversity of transformation, along with the requirements of […]
University Hospitals of North Midlands live with full digital pathology
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has introduced digital histopathology reporting following an 18-month programme of investment, innovation, and workforce development. According to the trust, the move to a full digital pathology service supports improved reviews of cases and collaboration. Using the system, specialists can examine tissue samples using […]
Replacement of imaging systems, digital system implemented for children with diabetes at Gloucestershire Hospitals
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has implemented a digital baby diary in women’s and children’s services, introduced a digital system for children and young people with diabetes, and plans to replace its imaging systems in Autumn. The trust is moving from its existing picture archiving and communications system and radiology […]
Five-year strategy from Berkshire Healthcare shares plans for digital productivity and engagement
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has shared plans to redesign care pathways, transform care, and realise efficiency and productivity improvements with the use of AI, automation, and digital tools. In its five-year strategy to 2031, the trust commits to innovation, transformation, and system reinvestment in proactive, multidisciplinary neighbourhood healthcare, delivering […]
Initial HTN Now 2027 schedule launched; hear from inspiring panellists sharing learnings, approaches and perspectives nationally
HTN is delighted to announce our initial HTN Now webinar schedule for 2027, where we will be sure to share digital and health tech projects, learnings, approaches and best practices across health and care! The webinars are FREE for NHS professionals – you can register your front row seat here. […]
MHRA clarifies regulatory medical devices status of ambient voice technologies
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has published guidance to clarify how the medical devices regulations apply to ambient voice technology in health and care. MHRA notes that some AVT solutions qualify as a medical device and confirms some “AVT products that are intended solely for transcription, summarising of […]
