The Department of Health and Social Care has commissioned a national programme of engagement for GPs and practice managers, to “genuinely influence” national policy with their views on how patient data is used across the NHS. The NHS Transformation Directorate noted that “the potential of NHS data is key to […]
Primary Care News
HTN ICB Region Series: North East and Yorkshire
ICB Region Series: North East and Yorkshire For this edition of our ICB 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. Digital […]
HTN ICB Region Series: East of England
ICB Region Series: East of England For our ICB region series for 2026, we take a deep dive into what’s happening with digital and data across the East of England region, sharing pilots and innovations, strategies, case studies, and insights from the sector. Digital strategy, digital plans and priorities Digital […]
Wales completes GP practices move to EMIS Web
Digital Health and Care Wales has announced every GP practice in Wales is now using EMIS Web, with the final practices going live to complete the national roll out. 193 GP practices have transition from Vision to EMIS Web, with Riverside Medical Practice in Caerphilly and Newport Surgery in Pembrokeshire […]
1.2 million increase in online and video GP appointments delivered in April 2026
GP appointment data in general practice has revealed that there were over 1.2 million more GP appointments via online or video means in April 2026 than the same month last year. Just under 3.5 million online or video appointments were recorded in April 2026, with 18.8 million face-to-face appointments held. […]
Minal Bakhai appointed as Blinx Healthcare deputy CEO and chief clinical and strategy officer
Blinx Healthcare has announced the appointment of former NHS England national director of primary care and community, Minal Bakhai as deputy CEO and chief clinical and strategy officer. The company took to Linkedin to announce the news, stating: “At Blinx, a sovereign UK healthcare technology company, we are building the […]
NHS England updates GP IT operating model requirements
NHS England has published the latest version of the GPIT Operating Model alongside a new ICB practice agreement, to outline the terms around the provision of digital services in general practice. The updated ICB practice agreement sets out that ICBs are responsible for providing at a minimum the digital services […]
InterSystems connects Medicus GP systems within West Midlands Shared Care Record
InterSystems UKI has connected the Medicus GP systems within the West Midlands Shared Care Record, and noting plans for further integrations. Earlier this month, European AI and digital health company Doctolib, announced an investment into Medicus with commitments of over £100 million, to hire 150 people and establish a full […]
HTN Now panel discuss AI in primary care, covering challenges, adoption, governance, literacy and successes
HTN was joined for a recent HTN Now webinar by an expert panel to discuss AI in primary care, covering successes and challenges with implementing AI in primary care, governance, adoption, and other practical learnings. Katie Baker, Director UK & Ireland of Tandem Health; Mateen Ellahi, GP and member of NHSE […]
Doctolib plans for £100m UK investment into digital primary care acquiring Medicus
European AI and digital health company Doctolib, has announced an investment into Medicus with commitments of over £100 million, to hire 150 people and establish a full R&D centre in London. “Doctolib and Medicus will build on the strong product, team and understanding of NHS primary care that Medicus has […]
