The Government of Canada has published its national AI strategy: “AI for All”, promising free AI literacy training for all citizens, up to 250,000 new jobs by 2031, an AI Missions Programme with $200 million for projects improving health outcomes, and $700 million for access to public compute for SMEs […]
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Cheshire and Merseyside ICB discuss cyber strategy, delivery and improvement
The board of Cheshire and Merseyside ICB in a recent meeting focused on cyber security risk, assurance, and improvement activity across the region. While the ICB claims to have established a “strong foundation”, it proposes to refresh its cyber improvement programme to offer a clearer link between strategy, delivery, measurable […]
Australia sets out national framework for digital health standards
The Australian Digital Health Agency has published its National Framework for Digital Health Standards aiming to advance interoperability, collaboration, and support secure information sharing across the Australian health sector. “Digital health standards are foundational to enabling safe, secure, and meaningful exchange of health information across care settings,” the Agency states. […]
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals plans EPR implementation delivery partner
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has issued a pipeline notice to procure an EPR implementation delivery partner to support its EPR programme. The trust states that the notice is to inform forward planning, ahead of an approximate date of 1 July 2026 given for the publication of a tender […]
Updates on core infrastructure modernisation, AI and automation, AVT from London Ambulance Service
At its latest meeting, the board of London Ambulance Service (LAS) shared updates on a range of digital and data programmes underway across the trust, looking at patient outcomes, core infrastructure modernisation, AI and automation, ePCR, and ambient voice technology. A key strategic highlight offered by the board is the […]
The Rotherham NHS extends EPR contract to 2028 to prepare and tender for new EPR
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has extended its contract with Meditech to support the continuity of its core clinical information system whilst undergoing a procurement for a new EPR solution. The £2.8 million contract is set to run from 19 March 2026 to 18 March 2028, with the option to […]
Bristol NHS Group outlines plans for “reimagined” digitally-enabled care, modernised infrastructure, and remote services in group clinical strategy
Bristol NHS Group, a partnership between North Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, has published a Group Clinical Strategy update, focusing on delivering joined-up clinical services, reframing how services are delivered, and reimagining the future of care. The first priority for single leadership teams within group clinical services is […]
East Midlands Ambulance strategic estates plan to 2035 outlines future state vision and hub model enabled by technology
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has published its Strategic Estates Plan to 2035, outlining its future state vision and plans for a strategic hub model enabled by technology. “The current EMAS estate was constructed for an ambulance service model that no longer reflects the scale, complexity, or operational needs […]
Digital framework to 2028 from NHS Fife highlights key programmes for £21 million digital spend
NHS Fife has published its digital framework 2025-2028, placing a strong focus on integration through the development of an EHR and digital front door, information availability at the point of care, the wider adoption of linked data and informatics, digital enablement, skills development, technical infrastructure, and cyber security. The board’s […]
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS launches green plan, noting virtual outpatient appointments, remote monitoring, data hosting
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has launched its latest green plan to 2028 noting digital tools, projects, and initiatives including its Epic EPR and the MyChart patient portal, as well as remote monitoring, smart docking stations, and sustainability considerations in future procurements, as some of the ways that digital […]
