Movers and shakers news round-up
7 February 2020
12:05 AM
This month’s movers and shakers covers appointments at Kent and Medway CCG, South West Academic Science Network and Zesty.
News
Three trusts within Dorset ICS to deploy CliniSys laboratory info system
6 February 2020
2:00 PM
Three acute trusts within the Dorset Integrated Care System (ICS) are to deploy a single laboratory information system (LIMS) from CliniSys.
NHS Digital appoints Pete Rose as its CISO and deputy CEO
6 February 2020
11:25 AM
NHS Digital has appointed Pete Rose as its new CISO deputy CEO. Rose will begin his new role on May 4 and is currently working at the Home Office.
Health Foundation to explore impact of data analytics and technology
6 February 2020
12:05 AM
The independent charity has launched its Data Analytics for Better Health strategy, which aims to tackle real world problems that affect people’s health.
Calls for single database of consultants reignited after Ian Paterson inquiry
5 February 2020
2:00 PM
The Ian Paterson inquiry accused the NHS and private healthcare sector of “wilful blindness” and concluded more responsibility for safety was needed.
Genomics England recruiting for new Chief Digital Officer role
5 February 2020
11:00 AM
The chief digital officer will work alongside Genomics England chief executive, the CIO and chief scientist for a salary of £149,000.
UCLPartners launches how-to guide for setting up virtual NHS clinics
5 February 2020
12:05 AM
The online guide, developed in collaboration with NHS clinicians, offers guidance on developing a project plan and business case for virtual clinics.
NHS SBS plans healthcare AI solutions framework
16 January 2025
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is planning the formation of a new framework agreement
CQC says 500 inspection reports are stuck in IT platform
16 January 2025
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed that it has around 500 reports which are “stuck”
Robeauté raises £23m to develop rice-sized neurosurgical robots
15 January 2025
Robeauté has raised $28m (£23m) to develop its microrobots which enter the brain to diagnose,
Royal Bolton Hospital opens digital autopsy suite
15 January 2025
Royal Bolton Hospital is carrying out digital autopsies that reduce invasive post-mortems and release bodies
Cera secures more than £123m to roll out AI-led home healthcare
15 January 2025
UK health tech firm Cera has completed a transaction in excess of $150m (£123m) to
