HTN was joined by Ian Dove and Fiona Costello from Aire Innovate to share findings from a recent HTN audience survey exploring frustrations and pain points around digital systems [view the report here]. We covered the biggest friction points experienced by staff on a daily basis, where manual workarounds are […]
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NHS SBS launches communication framework spanning chatbots, SMS messaging, mail processing
NHS Shared Business Services has launched a procurement framework to support NHS trusts procure technology spanning chatbots, SMS messaging, and mail processing. The framework lists “fully-vetted” suppliers across digital communication, messaging, voice communication, hybrid mail, patient communication and workforce communication. Kelly Harris, senior category manager, NHS SBS commented: “Using a […]
East Suffolk and North Essex to retire 49 legacy systems, optimise EPR, adopt wearables, improve genomics
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT’s) latest clinical strategy to 2031 has incorporated the shift from analogue to digital outlined in the 10-Year Plan, setting out ambitions to modernise planned care, digitally enable outpatient services, and introduce tech such as digital pathology and AI decision support. The […]
Kingston and Richmond plans acute and community EPR and major investment in clinical system integration
In its latest meeting, the board of Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust discussed “significant progress” made over the last two months in progressing the trust’s digital agenda, highlighting new digital roles, EPR procurement, planned rollout of ambient voice, and a “major investment” in clinical system integration. The digital team […]
News in brief: Robotic surgery milestone at North Bristol, AI and RPA at Midlands Partnership, AI-assisted echocardiography in Cheshire and Merseyside
Welcome to our latest news in brief, where we take a closer look at some of the health tech news to have caught our eye over the last few weeks. 360° virtual tour expanded to “full hospital map” at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation […]
Frimley Health strategic milestones to 2030 for data, AI, EPR and remote care
Strategic milestones to 2030 for data, AI, EPR, and remote care at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have set the trajectory for the trust’s digital journey over the next four years. Focuses include moving care closer to home, embracing digital transformation and data-driven decisions, promoting staff digital literacy, upgrading digital […]
50% places allocated for HTN Live in 4 days!
Since opening the registration process for HTN Live, we’re delighted that the event has 50% of places allocated… in only 4 days! The event is free for NHS employees to attend and you can register your place here. For other guests wishing to attend, please email marketing@htn.co.uk Taking place 16 September, […]
Whitepaper: Digital PSA surveillance: Using remote monitoring for stable cancer to avoid unnecessary attendances and optimise clinical capacity
Whitepaper by Isla Health NHS Trusts are currently at a critical turning point in urology care. In direct alignment with the DHSC and NHS England’s January 2025 plan for reforming elective care, there is a clear national mandate to reduce unnecessary follow-up appointments. With the urology waiting list standing at […]
University Hospitals of Leicester and Northamptonshire award £1.9 million ambient voice contract
University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) have awarded a £1.9 million contract to Accurx for the provision of its Ambient Voice Technology solution. The award follows a competitive procurement that saw a total of five tenders evaluated, according to the trusts, seeking to find a […]
East Cheshire shares five aims for 2026 and beyond following EPR rollout
East Cheshire NHS Trust has outlined five aims for 2026 and beyond following the “smoother than anticipated” go-live of its Meditech EPR in June of last year. The joint go-live with Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust introduced phase one functionality including emergency department, patient administration system, theatres, inpatient and outpatient […]
