The Australian Digital Health Agency has released the Health Connect Australia Strategy, Architecture and Roadmap as part of the launch of the national health information exchange project, Health Connect Australia. The overall aims of the programme look at improving access to health information between healthcare participants while also addressing the […]
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Somerset NHS FT launches patient communications for transparency around use of AI and ambient voice tech
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has shared a series of communications to explain to patients how the trust is using technologies such as AI, ambient voice, virtual nursing, and generative AI. Andy Mayne, chief scientist for data, operational research and AI, shared on LinkedIn that the purpose is to educate patients […]
Northumbria Healthcare launches app to support cancer patients
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched an app to support cancer patients and their families, providing access to relevant information, guidance, and advice. The HealthZone UK app, free to download from the Google Play and Apple App Store, has been co-designed by patients, according to Mel Freedman, Macmillan personalised […]
VitalHub acquires digital software company, Induction Healthcare
UK-based health tech company, VitalHub has announced the acquisition of digital software company, Induction Healthcare. The announcement details the suppliers focus on “enhancing the patient journey from hospital to home, across the UK and beyond”, with Induction Healthcare’s patient platforms, Zesty and Attend Anywhere “playing a pivotal role in modernising […]
AI companion tool planned for NHS App
The Department of Health and Social Care has detailed functionality planned for the NHS App, designed to provide patients with more choice and control over their own care. An AI tool called “My Companion” is planned, to offer patients access to trusted health information, as well as helping them articulate […]
35 innovations to tackle brain injury awarded share of £3 million from NIHR
35 innovations aiming to tackle acquired brain injury have been awarded a share of £3 million from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) through the Invention for Innovation FAST 4 Awards. Funded projects include a new point-of-care device for the stratification and management of brain injuries, smart […]
GP IT system approved through NHSE’s Tech Innovation Framework
NHS England has announced the approval of a core primary care clinical IT system through its Tech Innovation Framework. Marking “the first of a new generation” of EPRs for GPs, Medicus Health has been approved with more supplies expected to be approved imminently. The suppliers in the programme are said […]
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS plans to secure digital patient platform
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a provider to supply a secure digital patient platform, as outlined in a recent tender notice published by the trust. With an estimated value of £750,000, the contract is expected to last for a three-year period from 1 October 2025 to 30 […]
Digital system to be introduced to all maternity services as part of the national maternity investigation
A digital system to flag potential safety concerns will be rolled out to all maternity services by November 2025, the government has stated as part of a national maternity investigation, with the aim to improve care across the NHS. The investigation aims to assess the “worst-performing services in the country”, […]
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS goes live with patient administration system
Earlier this week, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust went live with their first-of-type patient administration system, which was built with EPR provider, Nervecentre. The PAS was developed to replace the trust’s 35-year-old system and is said to “unlock real benefits for patients, supporting safer and more seamless care”, while […]
