HTN is delighted to announce HTN Live 2026, sponsored by Rackspace Technology, is set to take place 16 September, at the Crowne Plaza in Leeds! A unique event centred around participation, is set to provide 100 NHS leaders: informal meeting opportunities and networking, deep dive workshops, insightful panel discussions, speed […]
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St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group takes steps to improve cyber security
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group board most recent meeting explored steps being taken at Epsom and St Helier (ESTH) and St George’s (SGUH) to improve cyber security and information governance. Cyber security remains “a significant area of risk”, the board says, with progress against […]
Great Ormond Street Hospital in-house developed platform for clinical intelligence from routine health data
Great Ormond Street Hospital has unveiled a new platform designed to generate clinical intelligence from routine health data, developed in-house by its Data Research, Innovation and Virtual Environments (DRIVE) unit. The trust highlights that whilst EPRs have enabled hospitals to capture a “huge amount” of information about patients and their […]
West London Trust plans £29 million digital strategy
West London NHS Trust’s latest digital strategy for 2025 – 2030 has been submitted for board approval, centred around six pillars, to cover robust infrastructure, cyber, systems optimisation, data and insights, AI and innovation, and empowering people. Estimated capital investment for the delivery of the digital strategy is £29 million, […]
University Hospitals of North Midlands updates on first-year outcomes from in-house developed discharge tool
University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) NHS Trust has shared an update on first-year outcomes from its in-house developed digital discharge tool, designed to reduce the occurrence of delayed discharges and improve joined-up care. The High Risk of Delayed Transfer of Care (HRD) tool was first launched in December 2024, […]
NHS Online to prioritise nine common conditions including menopause and prostate conditions
Ahead of the planned 2027 launch of NHS Online, termed the NHS’s online hospital, NHS England has shared that the service will prioritise nine common health conditions, including menopause and prostate problems, aiming to support faster access to specialised care. Back in September, Sir Jim Mackey, NHS chief executive, noted […]
Royal Free London plans emergency department digital front door and highlights digital in supporting patient flow initiatives
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust board has noted plans to introduce an emergency department digital front door and has highlighted how digital is supporting patient flow initiatives. In September A&E four-hour performance fell below the 78 percent target, with the trust sharing that a “high number” of patients could […]
£1.5 million WorkWell funding awarded to six innovations in North East and North Cumbria
North East and North Cumbria ICB has shared that six innovations will be awarded £1.5 million in funding for pilots through the region’s WorkWell programme, addressing health problems affecting ability to work or return to work. The programme is led by a partnership between the ICB and Health Innovation North […]
Northamptonshire ICB highlights new interface and functionality for Northamptonshire Care Record
Northamptonshire ICB has shared an update on how the Northamptonshire Care Record (NCR) is supporting critical services with access to patient data. The ICB notes recent developments to improve the user experience and functionality of the platform, with the ICB reporting easier navigation between information areas, better “at a glance” […]
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust shares work toward new EPR
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has shared its progress around the procurement of a new EPR, with the aim to deliver a replacement by spring of 2027. According to the trust, the procurement is motivated by the need to address “long term usability and functionality issues” in the […]
