Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has shared benefits realisation and optimisation work associated with its Rio EPR programme following initial implementation in March 2025, providing a revised timeline for delivery, as well as insight into performance issues and resolutions. Following “some delays” with aspects of the optimisation programme, […]
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News in brief: £200k digital check-in solution sought at Barts Health, video translation at Tameside & Glossop, East and North Hertfordshire PEP
Welcome to this latest edition of our news in brief, where we explore some of the latest health tech news from across health and care. £200k digital check-in solution sought by Barts Health NHS Trust Barts Health NHS Trust has shared plans to procure a digital check-in solution with a […]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust “successful” LIMS launch
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the latest “successful” launch of its Clinisys laboratory information system, supported by the Greater Manchester Pathology Network, joining Bolton, Tameside and Glossop, and Northern Care Alliance trusts on implementation. According to Stockport, the new system offers better integration with other systems, meaning the potential […]
Australia sets out national framework for digital health standards
The Australian Digital Health Agency has published its National Framework for Digital Health Standards aiming to advance interoperability, collaboration, and support secure information sharing across the Australian health sector. “Digital health standards are foundational to enabling safe, secure, and meaningful exchange of health information across care settings,” the Agency states. […]
NHS England selects partners for NHS Secure Boundary service
NHS England has selected IBM and Palo Alto Networks to partner on the NHS Secure Boundary service, offering AI-enabled cyber security and “future-ready” threat protection for the health system. The service will establish a cloud-native cyber security platform featuring AI-driven threat detection and built-in web application firewall protection, according to […]
AI, AVT, and VR among digital supporting patient journeys at South West London and St George’s Mental Health
In its latest meeting, the board of South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust highlighted digital in supporting mental health pathways, including the use of ambient voice technology in giving back time to care, and virtual reality for children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. Ambient voice technology […]
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber AI policy outlines acceptable uses, practical guidance, and responsibility
An AI policy from Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has outlined its acceptable uses, practical guidance, and responsibility for the use of AI tools and systems. “The trust is committed to fostering a culture of innovation across all levels of the organisation, encouraging staff to explore new […]
NHS Blood and Transplant awards £342k information system contract
NHS Blood and Transplant has awarded a contract worth £342,000 to London-based Caci Limited for the provision of a geographic information system (GIS) solution and geodemographic data. Caci Limited will supply the GIS system under the contract, along with associated geodemographic datasets to support donor insight, mapping, catchment analysis, and […]
Progress toward EPR go-live and digital strategy delivery from University Hospitals Dorset
The board of University Hospitals Dorset has shared a series of updates around its HealthSet EPR programme and wider digital priorities. With a contract signed in March 2026 with Epic, the HealthSet programme is now underway, with core implementation activity reportedly to begin in late summer 2026, and a “big […]
Northern Ireland £100 million investment for ePharmacy and earlier invention programmes
The Northern Ireland government has invested £100 million in funding to its ePharmacy programme and to support earlier intervention for children and families. The total includes £42 million for ePharmacy and £29.2 million for Together for Families from the Public Service Transformation Bid, and an additional £30 million for Together […]
