Research leaders at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are using a new digital dashboard to analyse data on research activity, which is helping to "inform and embolden" their strategic thinking and planning. 

Digital dashboard helping to analyse data on research activity in Newcastle

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust has published its new digital strategy for 2023.

Focus on improving core systems and patient empowerment in new digital strategy from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has expanded its new digital appointment service, allowing patients the ability to receive appointment reminders by SMS and to access important details about upcoming appointments directly from their mobile phone.

Trial of powered biopsy device at Clatterbridge leads to “measurable benefits for patients”

Milton Keynes University Hospital goes live with inicio’s new mPage for jaundice

Patients in Northamptonshire are being offered a new treatment for depression featuring a headset and behaviour training app.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare launches new patient portal via NHS App

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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Go Green, Go Digital week

NHS England has announced the roll-out of an automatic pump for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease, which can deliver drug infusions "around-the-clock" through a cannula inserted under the skin.

Tech to support falls prevention piloted by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

Liverpool University Hospitals announces joint chief digital officer role with Liverpool Women’s

A journal article published in The Lancet Digital Health, has set out recommendations to support data infrastructure transformation.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire utilises AI process mining tool to improve processes

University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) has announced a £1.28 million AI upgrade to its radiology training facilities, thanks to funding from NHS England Midlands.

£1.28m AI upgrade to radiology training facilities at University Hospitals of North Midlands

Lewisham and Greenwich on map

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust awards contract for patient portal

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust (RNOH) and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) have announced their upcoming collaboration on Epic's EHR

South Tees agrees eight-year extension for EPR and ePMA contract

Northampton General Hospital

Northampton General Hospital announces preferred EPR supplier

Belfast

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust sets date for EPR go-live

North East and North Cumbria ICS strategy for learning and improvement community

Milton Keynes University Hospital partners with local council, EXI, Apple and Loughborough University in trial to tackle diabetes

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trusts' portable ECG pilot project which "helped protect mental health patients during the COVID-19 pandemic", has played a "key role" in changing national guidance around ECGs.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS pilot informs national guidance for ECGs in mental health

A virtual "pill school" at Royal Brompton Hospital is helping children and young people to make the transition from liquid medications to tablets.

Virtual “pill school” launched at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals

NHS Dorset is searching for volunteers to join its Digital Public Engagement Group (DPEG), with the aim of helping to develop digital health and care services. 

Functionality updates to Patients Know Best portal at University Hospitals of North Midlands

VR distraction therapy at The Christie helps reduce anxiety for children undergoing radiotherapy.

VR software creates “immersive environment” to help young people with stammer in Barnsley

Royal Devon University Healthcare initiates new patient communications policy

Barking, Havering and Redbridge to launch new patient portal

Sandwell and West Birmingham launch cancer care app

£6.4m investment for Pathology Laboratory Information Management System at North West Anglia NFT

Hillingdon Hospitals NHS goes live with EPR

Humber Teaching reveals EPR provider, “following a dedicated period of procurement”

A biomedical engineer at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) has created 3D heart replicas to allow surgeons to make more informed decisions on surgical interventions for patients with congenital heart defects.

AI trial leads to altered care plans for over 300 cardiac patients in Oxford

NHS England has published the NHS vaccination strategy, highlighting the role of digital services, a national vaccination data record and the NHS app in promoting access, uptake, and delivery.

Digital strategy development and transition plans for new NHS trust in South East

Royal Marsden NHS CIO announces move to Nervecentre

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust (RNOH) and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) have announced their upcoming collaboration on Epic's EHR

University Hospitals Birmingham seeks electronic content platform to make data more accessible

Manchester University NHS FT appoints new CDIO

The summary report from the Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust's board of directors has highlighted the importance of risk assessments on digital capacity and financial performance, ahead of delayed dates for the Trust's EPR launch.

Sheffield Health and Social Care goes live with EPR, with NHSE announcing 90 percent EPR adoption across NHS trusts

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has published a contract notice for a neonatal intensive care (NICU) cloud-based electronic patient record system. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde publishes contract notice for neonatal EPR

EHR digital project

University Hospitals of Leicester virtual wards connects with Pioneer Wound Healing and Lymphedema Centres

Applications have opened for the latest round of the CW Innovation Horizon Fellowship programme, which encourages staff across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to share innovative project ideas.

Chelsea and Westminster pilots AI solution for cataract patients

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has expanded its new digital appointment service, allowing patients the ability to receive appointment reminders by SMS and to access important details about upcoming appointments directly from their mobile phone.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre announces role as early adopter of data professionals framework

Mid and South Essex sets out actions to be taken to deliver digital strategy.

Mid and South Essex digital action plan to deliver “excellent, connected care through being a digital-first organisation”

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust appoints new CDIO

Bleepa: 87% reduction in referral response times at the Northern Care Alliance

Innovate UK is working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to offer a share of up to £500,000 to innovation projects from UK registered micro and small businesses in the West Yorkshire region. 

New research and innovation strategy from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust signs 10-year EPR contract

William Monaghan, executive chief digital information officer at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Interview: “You need people with broad experiences to lead digital agendas” William Monaghan, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NFT

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Roadmap and priorities for Greater Manchester in new digital transformation strategy

A new digital maternity system, Badger Notes, has been unveiled by North Tees and Hartlepool and North Bristol NHS Foundation Trusts. 

Digital maternity app Badger Notes rolled out at three NHS trusts

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has announced the go-live of its new secure mobile digital messaging platform, Alertive.

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust goes live with new secure digital messaging platform

Bradford Teaching Hospitals has shared updates from its Virtual Royal Infirmary (VRI) Programme

Patient education tools support Virtual Royal Infirmary Programme at Bradford Teaching Hospitals

A new report developed by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) in partnership with NHS Providers and NHS Confederation, has called for the "radical re-design" of urgent and emergency care (UEC).

Modernising infrastructure and plans for AI and robotic automation take focus in London Ambulance Service strategy

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust (RNOH) and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) have announced their upcoming collaboration on Epic's EHR

Manchester University NHS FT highlights benefits to transparency, patient empowerment and sustainability through EPR

East of England Ambulance Service plans digital education management system

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals announces “long overdue” £44 million EPR

NHS England has published a letter to trusts, ICBs, and regional directors, outlining updates on planning for 2024/25.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS appoints new CCIO and deputy medical director for digital and data

Moray health data pilot project focuses on citizen data ownership and a proactive approach to early intervention in North East Scotland.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals set to launch electronic patient record system

Frimley Health trials AI in radiology

AI trial at Frimley Health NHS aims to support lung cancer triage and diagnosis

Gateshead Health NHS launches patient engagement platform

Royal Marsden partners with Automata to increase cancer genomic testing

Guy’s and St Thomas’ data tool identifies risk-factors to support prioritisation

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, announced that the trust has been successful in achieving HIMSS stage six validation for its use of data (Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity - AMAM).

Wireless tech trials seek to boost health and care connectivity for NHS organisations

Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative selects EPR supplier

Newcastle Hospitals welcome new chief information officer

AI tooth decay

AI model to support dentists in detecting tooth decay and gum disease

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Green plan from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals shares ambitions around digital infrastructure audit and digital strategy development

UCLH pilot study highlights Archer system supports “quick and accurate” transfer of data from EHR to research software