The publication of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s plan for better care has acknowledged progress to date for digital first and AI, with metrics on current use of digital tools and systems such as MyCare, Copilot, and Epic. The trust went live with its Epic EPR in April, […]
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HTN Now 2027 schedule: NHS Online Trust, EPRs, AVT, digital inclusion, workforce skills, neighbourhoods
HTN is delighted to share our initial HTN Now webinar schedule for 2027, where we will be sure to share digital and health tech projects, learnings, approaches and best practices across health and care! The webinars are FREE for NHS professionals – you can register your front row seat here. […]
South West Yorkshire Partnership highlights digital medicines, AVT and regional EPR procurement
The board of South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has highlighted work on digital medicines, digital systems, and AVT, along with its role leading regional EPR procurement. The migration of SystmOne Community Services into the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams Service Unit has been completed, the trust shares, and SystmOne […]
Radiotherapy research strategy for the North West sets out actions for data, AI and digital systems
The North West Radiotherapy Network, made up of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; has published a research strategy setting out priority actions for data, AI, automation, and digital systems over the next five years. The ambition, […]
North West London Acute Provider Group updates on digital and data plans for 2026/27
North West London Acute Provider Group has shared an update on its digital and data plans for 2026/27, noting efforts to improve data sharing and reshape strategic objectives to focus on patient and staff experiences with technology, AI, automation, EPR, and the federated data platform. Work is continuing toward the […]
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre digital systems investments, data and workforce digital learning
The board of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has discussed its current position and future plans on digital systems, data, and digital workforce capability and training. Current priorities include its patient portal and NHS App for patients, and ambient voice technology (AVT) and Copilot for staff, the board highlights, with a new […]
West of England collaboration launches £50k innovation grant fund
A collaboration in the West of England between Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, the University of the West of England, Sirona Care & Health, and Health Innovation West of England, has launched a £50k innovation grant fund designed to support improvements across the region. The Research, Innovation, Climate, Education and Equalities […]
AVT, Copilot and next phase of EPR at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals
The board of directors of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals has discussed its use of ambient voice technology, Copilot, and the next phase of the EPR. The trust reported the successful delivery of the second tranche of its EPR programme at the beginning of October, following initial go-live of its […]
HTN Now panel deep dive into artificial intelligence for NHS trusts
HTN was joined by an expert panel including Neill Crump, group associate director for innovation and partnerships at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals and The Dudley Group, and Sameer Gangoli, clinical and governance lead for AI at University Hospitals Sussex, to discuss AI in healthcare. Our panel shared approaches, best […]
Budget 2026: Sovereign AI, NHS AI and productivity review, funding
With the publication of the latest budget for 2026, the government has reaffirmed its commitment on AI for productivity, increasing opportunities for sovereign AI, AI for biosecurity, and exploring quantum technologies. “The government is ensuring its investment into the NHS is spent wisely,” it states. “In 2025‑26, the NHS delivered […]
