The NHS.net Connect roadmap has been published, outlining plans for functionality, identity and security, Copilot adoption, Intune enhancements and more for 2025 and beyond. For 2025, the functionality strategy timeline focuses-in on Microsoft Fabric and Copilot, voice and face recognition, Unite, Intune device migration capabilities, attack simulation, unattended RPA, machine […]
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Medical devices company, RDi announces acquisition of health tech innovator, Inicio Health
UK-based medical devices company RDi has announced the acquisition of health tech innovator Inicio Health, in a move to “accelerate the development of advanced digital solutions which empower individuals to take control of their health”. This is reportedly RDI’s third acquisition since September 2021 and combines their “expertise in self-sampling […]
Health tech supplier, Skin Analytics secures £15 million funding
Health tech company, Skin Analytics has raised £15 million in Series B funding to increase their product offering and expand overseas into “key markets struggling with dermatologist shortages”. Led by AI-focused investor, Intrepid Growth Partners, the funding will primarily be used to “launch products that cover all dermatology concerns”. It […]
South West London highlights universal care plan, digital entertainment system and AI pain check assessments
88 per cent of care homes in the South West London region now have digital social records in place, and 45 per cent are live with the London Universal Care Plan, according to an update from the ICS, which also shares that these developments are contributing to a 9 percent […]
Pharmacy2U introduces healthcare app hub with ORCHA
Pharmacy2U has partnered with the digital health app assessment platform, ORCHA, to create the Pharmacy2U App Hub, aiming to “transform healthcare access” by putting patients in control of their health. The new hub reportedly provides access to multiple health apps all in one place, with each app having undergone “rigorous […]
North London NHS FT digital strategy to 2029 focuses on AI, digital skills, data and innovation
North London NHS Foundation Trust has published its digital strategy, with a focus on AI and data, EPR optimisation, launching an NLFT app building programme, digital foundations and infrastructure, creating a culture of innovation, and supporting staff with digital skills. “Our strategy is not only about adopting new technologies but […]
DHSC calls for “expert ideas and evidence” to inform 10-year cancer plan
The Department of Health and Social Care is calling for “expert ideas and evidence” that can support the development of the national cancer plan for England, inviting comments and feedback on questions across prevention, access, early diagnosis, treatment, research and innovation. Focusing on maximising impact using the most up-to-date tech […]
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICS notes plans and actions for cyber security
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly’s (C&IoS) cyber security strategy to 2026 has been put forward for board endorsement, with a focus to identify and managing risk; strengthen governance; embed cyber awareness and culture; critical IT systems and suppliers; and prediction, prevention, detection, response and recovery. Outlining the current situation […]
HTN Now: The transformative power of agile in healthcare with practical implementations
HTN welcomed Dr Harry Thirkettle and Victoria Foxley-Sayles from Aire Logic, for a HTN Now session focusing on the transformative power of agile in healthcare with practical implementations. As well as talking us through the benefits and challenges around taking an agile approach within the NHS, the pair shared a […]
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust explores the market for multiple workforce management solutions
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has opened a market engagement exercise for the procurement of a “suite of workforce management solutions” to be used across multiple trusts within the region. The trust first aims to “gather industry feedback to inform the development of service specifications and commissioning strategies”, before they […]