The Government of Jersey has published a proposed budget for 2026 – 2029 with £381 million planned for health and care in 2026, representing a £12 million increase in spending planned for digital health and preventative care in the year, totalling £33 million. The Health CIO of the Government of […]
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Apple receives FDA clearance for hypertension risk monitoring feature
Apple has received US FDA clearance for their new remote hypertension risk monitoring feature, set to be released on the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, 11, as well as the Ultra 2 and 3 models in over 150 countries. The feature reportedly uses the optical heart sensor included with Apple […]
Sheffield Children’s NHS explores market for digital provider of children’s mental health services
Sheffield Children’s NHS FT has opened a market engagement exercise with the intention to explore the options available for supplying online mental health services for children. The trust is now welcoming input on the draft specification for an external, digital provider of children’s mental health services, with the aim to […]
Mid and South Essex NHS opens market engagement for digital-first patient communications solution
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has issued a preliminary market engagement notice indicating its intent to explore options for transforming paper-based patient communications through introducing a digital-first approach. The trust is seeking early engagement with suppliers who can offer modern and integrated solutions to help deliver this approach, […]
NHS Devon ICB to award CHS Healthcare digital person management system contract
NHS Devon ICB is to award a contract to CHS Healthcare Software Limited for the provision of a continuing healthcare end-to-end person management system, designed to connect the entire lifecycle into one platform. The ICB hopes to use CHS Healthcare’s digital solution to replace two existing systems, including an “off-the-shelf […]
European Health and Digital Executive Agency calls for proposals on innovative diagnostic tech and crisis preparedness
The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) is calling for proposals on innovations to support crisis preparedness for future health emergencies, in line with the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme. The programme is one of four EU-wide health programmes, designed to improve the resilience of European healthcare systems, and offers […]
£3.4 million UKRI funding awarded for network to assess AI tools and promote responsible AI innovation in research
£3.4 million in UKRI funding has been awarded to the University of Leeds and Aston University for a joint research network to assess AI tools and promote responsible AI innovation in research. In particular, the network looks to respond to challenges faced by doctoral researchers resulting from a lack of guidance […]
Data and digital outlined in Scottish Governments’ Palliative Care strategy to 2030
The Scottish Government has published its “Palliative Care Matters for All” strategy to 2030, outlining the role of data to inform service planning, delivery, and monitoring, and digital in providing future care plans that “work better” across health and social care. The collection and reporting of population data at national […]
Tandem Health secures $50 million in Series A funding for AI-native operating system
European health tech company, Tandem Health has secured $50 million in Series A funding for the creation of an AI-native operating system that can be used to support the full clinical workflow. Having already developed an AI assistant that generates clinical notes, Tandem plans to build “something more complete” in […]
GOSH AI strategy outlines roadmap for AI implementation and priorities
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) has released its first ever AI strategy, highlighting the “unprecedented opportunity” AI presents for revolutionising healthcare delivery and enhancing clinical outcomes, driving efficiencies, reducing clinician burden, and improving patient care. “Implementing AI-driven solutions will enable GOSH to increase the degree […]
