Poor IT systems factored in CQC failings, says DHSC report
30 July 2024
8:30 AM
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
29 July 2024
1:30 PM
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has announced the roll out of a patient engagement platform in its gender identity clinic.
Patient harm linked to GP tech is ‘underreported’, says report
29 July 2024
12:06 PM
Patient safety incidents relating to the use of GP online consultation tools have been underreported, according to an HSSIB investigation.
East Kent Hospitals pilots population health platform
29 July 2024
8:30 AM
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a population health platform to reduce preoperative consultation times.
Northampton General Hospital signs Nervecentre EPR contract
26 July 2024
1:30 PM
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has signed a ten-year contract with Nervecentre to implement its electronic patient record system.
Government announces £100m for quantum research hubs
26 July 2024
11:00 AM
The government has announced £100m funding for five research hubs that will develop quantum technologies for healthcare and cybersecurity.
Warwickshire hospitals pilot AI appointment scheduling tool
26 July 2024
8:30 AM
Two NHS trusts in the Midlands are piloting an AI based scheduling tool in an effort to bring down waiting lists.
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
