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 […]
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MHRA CEO presents evidence and recommendations on personalised medicine and AI to parliamentary committee
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency CEO Lawrence Tallon has presented evidence to a parliamentary inquiry on innovation in the NHS, focusing on personalised medicine and AI. Tallon explained measures to accelerate NHS adoption, made a number of predictions on “big changes” to follow the National Commission into the […]
Moorfields and UCL links 1 million images to patient records to develop AI tools
A dataset comprising close to 1 million images linked to patient clinical records has been published by Moorfields and UCL with hopes to support the development of AI tools and research on anterior segment conditions including cataracts. Moorfields states this type of eye condition is a leading cause of blindness, […]
Ambient voice pilot launches at Midlands Partnership University
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has started a six-week trial of ambient voice technology this week. The pilot is to run to 3 August 2026, with 40 clinicians taking part across a small number of areas including children and families, community health services, mental health services, and with some […]
European survey reveals 40 percent using generative AI tools at least weekly
The European Commission has published its Special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2026, revealing the results of a survey conducted between February and March 2026 on thoughts about AI, technology, safety, and digital. Key findings include that public confidence in EU digital rights protection has risen “significantly” since 2025, with […]
Ambient voice initiative for hospices hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals launches
An ambient voice technology programme hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, is to offer selected hospices across England a free six month trial to access the CLEARnotes tool. The initiative is said to provide both inpatient and community hospice services with access to the AVT tool, capable of listening […]
London Ambulance Service plans new digital and data operating model and 12 month automation programme
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has reported on progress including work on implementing a new digital and data operating model and its plans for a 12 month automation programme focusing on low-level processes. Key leadership roles are now in place, the trust notes, ahead of a transition to the operating […]
Supercomputer in Cambridge launches to support health data studies and AI development
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed the launch of the Zenith supercomputer funded by the Department for Science, Industry and Technology. Said to offer researchers the ability to study health data on an “unprecedented scale”, the supercomputer will also support and inform the development of AI tools for […]
HTN Now panel discuss AI adoption, deployments, safety, scaling and use cases
For a recent session focusing on AI in healthcare, HTN was joined by an expert panel including Simon Brown, head of digital at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wahida Jabarzai, clinical AI and automation delivery lead at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) and University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL); and […]
London neighbourhoods public data explorer tool launches
London-based social enterprise management consultancy, PPL, has launched a free-to-use online tool designed to support neighbourhood health across the capital, bringing a wealth of data together to identify local population trends and needs. The London Neighbourhood Public Data Explorer tool enables users to view and compare neighbourhoods on a map, […]
