A £7 million investment over three years has been approved for Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust’s Digital, Data & Technology Strategy, identifying ten initiatives including robotic process automation, AI chatbots, and real-time dashboards, “with ROI estimated at 240 percent”. The trust also shares its medium term plan for 2026-31, […]
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MHRA shares guidance on safe and effective use of digital mental health apps
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance for the public and healthcare professionals on the use of apps and digital tools for mental health support, aiming to help people make more informed choices and “know what to do if something doesn’t feel right”. Anthony Harnden, […]
Countess of Chester Hospital opens supplier engagement for digital outpatient system
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued a prior information notice looking to engage with suppliers on its upcoming procurement of a digital outpatient system. The trust is seeking to identify suppliers capable of delivering a system to enhance outpatient experience, streamline operational processes, and integrate “seamlessly” […]
HTN Now Awards 2025/26: Meet the winners!
The time has finally come to share the winning and highly commended entries in the HTN Now Awards 2025/26! Following an incredible response that saw some amazing entries from every corner of the health tech arena, we’re delighted to be able to offer a huge congratulations to our winners! All […]
HTN Now Awards 2025/26: Ceremony
The time has finally come to share the winning and highly commended entries in the HTN Now Awards 2025/26! Without further ado, let’s meet our winners! A huge well done to you all from HTN!
South West London ICB shares cyber assurance position and overview of system-wide cyber improvement activities
South West London ICB has shared an update on its current cyber assurance and details of system-wide cyber improvement activities, extending to progress around governance and promoting alignment with provider organisations. The update follows news that the ICB’s digital team has secured more than £1 million in funding from NHS […]
Airedale NHS FT plans EPR go live for October
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has shared progress and challenges around its EPR programme, with a planned go-live set for 19 October 2026. The trust highlights additional capital and revenue pressures versus the EPR business case, when in November, the board said it had requested funding from NHSE’s Frontline Digitisation team. […]
West and North London ICB shares strategy development and plans for digital following merger
West and North London (WNL) ICB has shared its strategy development, covering plans for digital-first and community pathways, digital infrastructure, interoperability and real-time data, and integrated teams. A joint ICT merger delivery group has been established across the two ICBs, and is said to already be making “positive progress” through […]
Humber and North Yorkshire ICB debates impact of upcoming system changes on digital, data, and innovation
In its latest meeting, Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) ICB discussed upcoming changes to ICB structure and implications of the new ICB model for digital, data, and innovation. Also debated were the emotional and operational impacts of restructuring on staff, “including reductions in team sizes and changes to reporting lines”; […]
NHS England seeks to build on Cyber Security Supply Chain Charter with “more direct, proportionate engagement” with suppliers
NHS England has shared an open letter to current suppliers across the health and care system, outlining the shared responsibility to strengthen cyber security, and plans for direct supplier engagement. From January 2026, NHS England will be looking to contact suppliers directly to discuss current cyber security controls, requesting supporting […]
