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Digital Health Unplugged: 2024 Year in Review

In the final Unplugged of the year, the Digital Health news team reflect on the biggest stories covered in 2024
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Two more Liverpool hospitals impacted by Alder Hey cyber attack

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has announced that the cyber attack it suffered last week has impacted two more
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Synnovis staff to strike following ‘alarming impact’ of cyber attack

Staff working for NHS pathology provider Synnovis have announced plans to strike for five days, following a major cyber attack
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Data published online following data breach at Alder Hey

A major data breach of Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT's online systems has seen private information published online and shared
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Major cyber security incident declared at Merseyside hospital

A “major incident” has been declared at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust “for cyber security reasons”.
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Barts Health rolls out Cynerio cyber security platform

Barts Health NHS Trust has rolled out Cynerio’s healthcare-focused cyber security platform across all of its sites.
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Synnovis attack led to at least five cases of ‘moderate’ patient harm

The Synnovis cyber attack led to at least 119 incidents of patient harm, including at least five cases of 'moderate
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How to equip NHS staff with cyber security skills they will use

Too often, cyber security training is a seen as a burden. But it is possible to make it relevant and
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Blood transfusion IT systems restored at Guy’s and St Thomas’

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is able to issue all blood group products for transfusions, following the cyber
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Cyber Security Bill will prevent future attacks on NHS, says DSIT

A Bill intended to improve UK cyber defences will prevent attacks similar to the ransomware attack impacting London hospitals, said
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