Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has placed the total cost of its eCare EPR project at £43 million, with implementation expected to be completed by June 2026. £13.3 million of this figure is reportedly to be spent with the trust’s main software provider. The trust has been working with […]
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Countess of Chester shares digital and data roadmap to 2028
A digital and data roadmap to 2028 from the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has outlined key updates, launches, and procurements, including EPR optimisation, AI pilots, and a LIMS solution. A new digital strategy is also in development and expected to be published in 2025/26. For 2025/26, focuses […]
AI strategy from Midlands Partnership University highlights current benefits and plans around AI
A short-term AI strategy for 2025 – 2026 from Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has been published, as the trust looks to learn from the first 12 months of AI deployment ahead of a full AI strategy update. It prioritises “high-impact, lower-risk use cases, with rigorous evaluation, human-in-the-loop […]
Medway NHS FT outlines business case for full virtual hospital with 260 virtual beds
Medway NHS Foundation Trust has outlined a business case for a full virtual hospital with 260 virtual beds, aiming to free-up 91 inpatient beds, close of up to three wards, and position MFT as “a leading site for ICS-wide scaling of digitally enabled acute care”. Highlighting a “serious efficiency bottleneck” […]
Manchester University NHS FT EPR plans, NHS App integration, ambient scribe pilots
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT’s) board has shared plans to update the forecasted net financial benefit of its Hive EPR from £340 million as listed at the business case stage, to £390 million. Alongside this increase, the trust highlights a series of planned EPR improvements and integrations, as well […]
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT notes cyber progress in annual cyber report
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s annual cyber security report has shared insights into recent upgrades and assurance, in line with recommendations from external parties and professional bodies. Over the last year, the trust has upgraded its backup solution to provide a “digital air gap”, replaced its antivirus/malware and device control […]
Hull University Teaching and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole prepare to sign contract with EPR supplier
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust are moving forward on a group EPR, with a preferred supplier to be named on 30 November and a contract due to be signed in January 2026. The upcoming end of the Frontline Digitisation Programme, which […]
Greater Manchester Mental Health and Pennine Care outline approach to joint EPR programme
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint EPR programme has been prepared by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, outlining the joint approach to procurement, governance, resourcing, and decision-making. The intention to jointly procure an EPR was shared in June, with the organisations […]
East Cheshire NHS and Mid Cheshire NHS trusts reflect on EPR roll-out and next phase
The East Cheshire NHS Trust board has noted a “smoother than anticipated go-live” of its MEDITECH EPR in June of this year, noting learnings to share with other trusts, the impacts across the hospitals and the next phase of the programme. The joint go-live with Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust […]
Mersey Care NHS launches digital intervention to support young people with anorexia nervosa
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has launched a digital support platform to help young people with anorexia nervosa and their families. The TRIANGLE platform, developed by Mersey Care’s Children’s Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) in partnership with Professor Janet Treasure at King’s College London and Informatics Merseyside, was created with input […]
