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, […]
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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 […]
14 urgent care schemes to receive share of £140m to help tackle winter pressures
£140 million in funding will be invested in 14 new urgent care schemes across England to help tackle winter pressures, the government has announced, aiming to increase capacity and improve patient flow. These schemes include ED improvements, new urgent treatment centres, and enhancements to digital systems. The funding is announced […]
Mid Cheshire rolls out AVT following successful trial
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out ambient voice technology across more locations and community services following a successful trial. The initial trial of the Lyrebird AVT solution incorporated services including same day emergency care, dermatology, rheumatology, and urology. The technology will now be used in services including […]
Berkshire Healthcare selects digital MSK service supplier
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has selected Flok Health to supply digital MSK triage and management services, at a total cost of £400k. The trust has contracted Flok Health to provide a fully managed service offering a “complete alternative” to traditional community physio pathways, with 24/7 digital triage and remote […]
King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ report £4.1 million in savings from EPR
King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ have reported savings of £4.1 million from their combined use of the Epic EPR system. The trusts point to the avoidance of 3.3 million duplicate or repeat tests, saving up to 275,000 hours of nursing and phlebotomy time since 2023. This has […]
North East Ambulance Service strategy looks to “the road ahead” with tech, data and AI
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is looking to “the road ahead” in its latest trust strategy, recognising the increasing role that tech, data, and AI will play in shaping urgent and emergency care delivery. Introducing the strategy, trust chair Stuart Corbridge and chief executive Kevin Scollay note: “The […]
