Updates on digital transformation projects and initiatives were shared during North West London Acute Provider Collaborative’s (NWL APC) latest board meeting, including on data strategy, IT infrastructure, an ambient voice pilot, and other areas of collaboration. The NWL APC strategy for 2024 – 2027 was published last year, sharing priorities […]
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Four updates to Cyber Assessment Framework focus on AI cyber risks, improved detection, software development
The National Cyber Security Centre has shared four updates to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), covering attacker methods and motivations, software maintenance, improved detection of cyber threats, and improved coverage of AI-related cyber risks. These changes are necessary in order to “close the widening gap between the escalated cyber threats […]
NHS National Services Scotland opens market research into a new national sexual health system
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has launched a market research exercise into a new national sexual health system to potentially replace their existing solution. Scotland’s current national sexual health system has been in use since 2008, with NSS now looking to explore the market to understand solutions that can provide […]
NHS England announces the launch of its WhatsApp channel
NHS England recently announced the launch of its own WhatsApp channel, providing a way to communicate and share important health information directly with members of the public. As of the 11 August 2025, the channel has around 24,000 followers who will be given “official health information, updates and news” from […]
Royal Marsden sets out plans for digital, data, innovation and collaboration in new strategy to 2029
The Royal Marsden (RM) NHS Foundation Trust has shared its Digital, Data and Technology strategy to 2029, building on a “good platform for digital growth and a set of capable and effective tools” resulting from the successful delivery of its previous strategy. The trust highlights achievements including the replacement of […]
Digital inclusion strategic approach from Sussex ICB shares commitments and measures of success
Sussex ICB’s Digital Inclusion Strategic Approach for 2025 – 2027 has shared the system’s commitments to promoting digital inclusion, along with measures indicative of success. Shaped by residents, NHS teams, councils, and community organisations, the approach reflects on designing inclusive services and addressing challenges people may face in accessing them. […]
System C acquires MYP Technologies
British technology company, System C has acquired the Australian health and care management tech provider MYP Technologies, as part of their wider growth strategy to expand their social care and maternity product offerings on an international scale. Having already established a national contract in Australia and New Zealand for their […]
Public and supplier engagement on Single Patient Record highlights access, interoperability, data
NHS England engagement with the public and suppliers on the development of the Single Patient Record (SPR) has highlighted key expectations around access, transparency, interoperability, and data ownership. Reporting on findings, Ming Tang, NHS England’s chief data and analytics officer, remarked: “What stood out to me is how similar the […]
Interview: Sharon Hanley, director of primary care at X-on Health on digital opportunities in primary care
We caught up with Sharon Hanley, director of primary care at X-on Health, to discuss how PCNs and ICBs can maximise digital opportunities to improve efficiency in primary care. The discussion centred around ways to improve equitable access, using digital to support neighbourhood health, and how to reduce clinical workload, […]
University Hospitals Plymouth publishes digital strategic intent plans
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) published its latest digital strategy in July, placing a focus on smart buildings, EPR development, evaluating its current digital maturity, understanding areas to invest in and AI integration. “The future state of the trust is set to improve the digital capabilities immensely following the […]
