Vine robots could transform cancer treatment, shows Leeds study

New robots that mimic creeping vine plants could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a study by University of
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Movers and Shakers news roundup

The latest Movers and Shakers roundup features the appointment of Duncan Burton as new chief nursing officer for England.
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NHS England says trusts must start using FDP within two years

NHS England has written to trusts asking them to confirm their plans for using the national Federated Data Platform.
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Flo Health secures $200m investment to reach $1bn valuation

Flo Health, the number one downloaded women’s health app worldwide, has raised over $200 million in an investment from General
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Poor IT systems factored in CQC failings, says DHSC report

Significant challenges with IT systems, most notably the provider portal, have contributed to failings at CQC, says DHSC report.
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Tavistock and Portman launches PEP in gender identity clinic

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has announced the roll out of a patient engagement platform in its gender identity
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Patient harm linked to GP tech is ‘underreported’, says report

Patient safety incidents relating to the use of GP online consultation tools have been underreported, according to an HSSIB investigation.
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Northampton General Hospital signs Nervecentre EPR contract

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has signed a ten-year contract with Nervecentre to implement its electronic patient record system.
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HSE awards funding for Innovate Health chronic pancreatitis app

Tallaght University Hospital has secured funding of more than €300,000 for four projects, including an app for chronic pancreatitis.
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Participants praise Digital Health Networks mentoring programme

Participants of the Digital Health Networks mentoring programme shared their experiences at a workshop on day one of Summer Schools
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