NHS Trust Region Series: North East and Yorkshire Here, for our NHS trust region series for 2026, we take a deep dive into what’s happening with digital and data across the North East and Yorkshire region. We’ll explore pilots and innovations, strategies, case studies, and insights from the sector to […]
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Black Country Healthcare awards contract for digital mental health support for children and young people
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) has noted its intention to award a contract with a value of £30,000 to WYSA LTD for the provision of a digital service to support children and young people with mental health and wellbeing. Services supplied under the contract will help toward the […]
Former Tesco chief executive John Browett named as chair of NHS Online
John Browett, former Tesco.com chief executive, has been named as chair for the new NHS Online hospital trust, alongside seven non-executive directors. Browett spoke of “delight” in taking up the role, noting: “In my previous roles across technology and retail, I’ve seen how much people value services that are intuitive, […]
Royal Cornwall Hospitals to delay EPR go-live as “necessary and appropriate assurance action”
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has delayed the planned June go-live of its eCare EPR, describing the decision as a “necessary and appropriate assurance action”. The decision was taken following a 60-day review of clinical, operational, and technical readiness, the board shares, highlighting that despite substantial progress, it had not […]
Sheffield Health Partnership shares EPR benefits analysis and optimisation work
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has shared benefits realisation and optimisation work associated with its Rio EPR programme following initial implementation in March 2025, providing a revised timeline for delivery, as well as insight into performance issues and resolutions. Following “some delays” with aspects of the optimisation programme, […]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust “successful” LIMS launch
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the latest “successful” launch of its Clinisys laboratory information system, supported by the Greater Manchester Pathology Network, joining Bolton, Tameside and Glossop, and Northern Care Alliance trusts on implementation. According to Stockport, the new system offers better integration with other systems, meaning the potential […]
AI, AVT, and VR among digital supporting patient journeys at South West London and St George’s Mental Health
In its latest meeting, the board of South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust highlighted digital in supporting mental health pathways, including the use of ambient voice technology in giving back time to care, and virtual reality for children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. Ambient voice technology […]
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber AI policy outlines acceptable uses, practical guidance, and responsibility
An AI policy from Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has outlined its acceptable uses, practical guidance, and responsibility for the use of AI tools and systems. “The trust is committed to fostering a culture of innovation across all levels of the organisation, encouraging staff to explore new […]
Progress toward EPR go-live and digital strategy delivery from University Hospitals Dorset
The board of University Hospitals Dorset has shared a series of updates around its HealthSet EPR programme and wider digital priorities. With a contract signed in March 2026 with Epic, the HealthSet programme is now underway, with core implementation activity reportedly to begin in late summer 2026, and a “big […]
Croydon Health Services awards £380k contract for ambient voice implementation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has awarded a five month contract with a value of £379,743 for support with its implementation of ambient voice technology across multiple departments. The contract, starting on 20 May and due to end on 31 October 2026, has been awarded to Keystream Group Limited. According […]
