The WannaCry or WannaDecryptor virus was a world-wide phenomenon, but the NHS was badly hit. Dr Saif Abed, a founding partner of the health IT consultancy AbedGraham, says a forensic inquiry should be held into what went wrong; so the NHS can deal with the clinical and patient risk issues […]
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NHS Digital publishes latest guidance for NHS on protecting against cyber attack
Guidance documentation for NHS organisations impacted by the cyber incident have been distributed via CareCERT bulletins but can also be accessed here: NHS Digital letter explaining patches to protect against cyber attack [293.39Kb] Technical guide for patching to protect against cyber attack [533.76Kb] Responses to FAQs on the cyber attack […]
NHS Trusts hit by ransomware attack
A number of NHS organisations have reported to NHS Digital that they have been affected by a ransomware attack. The investigation is at an early stage and is believed the malware variant is Wanna Decryptor. This attack was not specifically targeted at the NHS and is affecting organisations from across […]
Brighton & Hove CCG reduce the strain on A&E
Brighton & Hove CCG reduce the strain on A&E by promoting realtime, localised information about alternatives to A&E for non-urgent conditions The “Great Choices Make Heroes” campaign was designed to encourage public understanding and awareness of urgent care alternatives to A&E for non-emergency conditions. Working in partnership with a specialist […]
A new Dashboard IT system is helping staff at the James Paget University Hospital
A new IT system is helping staff care for patients at the James Paget University Hospital – thanks to funds raised by a local music festival held in memory of a young woman who died from cancer. Development of the new ‘dashboard’ system at the Sandra Chapman Centre has been […]
Corporation Pop receive funding from Nominet Trust for augmented reality hospital app
Nominet Trust has awarded Corporation Pop £50,000 through its seventh round of Social Tech Seed funding. The award will enable the Manchester-based digital agency to further develop their Patient’s Virtual Guide, an innovative mobile app that accompanies child patients through the hospital system, improving the patient experience by providing relevant […]
Babylon announces £50m investment to build AI platform
UK based digital healthcare company, babylon announces circa US$60m (~£50m) investment to build the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platform in healthcare, to support medical diagnosis and predict personalised health outcomes globally. babylon’s technology, available from any mobile device or connected computer worldwide, aims to put an accessible and […]
Highland Marketing: How can SMEs engage with the NHS?
Healthcare thrives on innovation. Small and medium sized businesses can be a great source of innovation. You would have thought the NHS would be keen to embrace their products and ideas. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. The NHS may be national, but it is not a single monolithic institution, run […]
Mental health patients set to benefit from pioneering new digital services
NHS England has announced new funding for seven mental health trusts to enable these organisations to pioneer world-class, digital services to improve care for patients experiencing mental health issues. This will include, for the first time, all key professionals involved in a patient’s care having access to real-time records – […]
NHS Digital appoints Sarah Wilkinson new CEO
NHS Digital has appointed technology and change leader Sarah Wilkinson as its new CEO. Sarah will join NHS Digital from the Home Office, where she is currently Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer. NHS Digital Chair Noel Gordon said: “I am delighted that Sarah is joining NHS Digital at such […]
