In a meeting earlier this month, NHS Dumfries & Galloway’s board shared its Annual Delivery Plan 2025/26, outlining planned actions in areas including digital and innovation, along with updates on digital transformation from across the system. Leading into upcoming digital programmes and priorities, the board shares that it is looking […]
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Government publishes Cyber Growth Action Plan with £16 million in new investment to support commercialisation
The government has published its Cyber Growth Action Plan, aiming to support innovation across the cyber sector, and outlining up to £16 million in funding to help commercialise cyber research. As part of this, University of Bristol and Imperial College London’s Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance will be tasked with […]
King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust open opportunity for communication & engagement solutions
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have opened a prior information notice for the procurement of patient/citizen communication & engagement solutions. The opportunity is open to suppliers who can provide the tools required to “facilitate the provision of digital and hybrid patient […]
National engagement on public trust in data use for single patient record and GP health record published
A large-scale public engagement report commissioned by NHSE on building and maintaining public trust in data use across health and care has been published, focusing on the approach to creating a single patient record and the secondary use of GP data. It noted “relief” and “enthusiasm” from participants around not […]
Welsh Government seeking supplier to deliver Digital Inclusion Wales programme
The Welsh Government has published a prior information notice ahead of a procurement for a supplier who can deliver on the Digital Inclusion Wales contract, in an effort to reduce barriers to access to digital devices and online services. The contract will reportedly focus on delivering a national bilingual programme […]
Scotland’s Public Service Reform Strategy highlights role of digital in delivering change
Scotland’s Public Service Reform Strategy has been published, setting out three commitments for Scottish public services: to be preventative, to better join up, and to be efficient. It outlines 18 workstreams covering areas such as leadership, cultural change, and understanding demand drivers; as well as data sharing, digital public services, […]
NHSE launches evaluation of Digital Technology Assessment Criteria to measure impact of future changes
NHS England has launched an evaluation survey designed to collect data on the current Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and the impact of future changes. “The DTAC process is currently undergoing a review, to introduce efficiencies, based on industry and NHS need,” NHSE states. “Throughout the review, NHS England have […]
Health secretary announces £120 million in funding to reduce waiting times in Wales
Wales has launched a £120 million package to fund the reduction of long wait times and the size of waiting lists in the NHS by 200,000, according to an announcement made by health secretary, Jeremy Miles. “Tackling waiting times is our number one priority,” the health secretary said, having outlined […]
September EPR launch for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust annual plan for 2025/26 has highlighted its electronic patient record system to play a key role in its transformation, following an “extremely tough year financially, with less income and the need to make £61m of savings”. The EPR programme, set to go […]
Humber Health Partnership launches free pelvic health app
The Humber Health Partnership has launched a free app to support women experiencing pelvic health problems during and after pregnancy. Residents can register for and download the “Squeezy” app directly from the partnership’s website, to access support with pelvic floor muscle exercises and advice. On the launch Humber Health highlights […]
