Concerns have been raised that the government’s NHS digital and data plans could exacerbate health inequalities for older adults who do not have access to technology.
In October 2024, the Department of Health and Social…
Following the announcement of £2bn for NHS technology in the Autumn Budget, members of the Digital Health Networks Advisory Panels have shared their views on how the funding will impact digital transformation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s…
Leaders from across the digital health, care and technology sectors have reacted to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget.
The budget announcement on 30 October 2024 included an additional £22.6bn for Department of Health and Social…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to invest more than £2bn in NHS technology and digital in the Autumn Budget.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will also receive an additional £22.6bn for day-to-day…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £1.5bn in capital funding for new surgical hubs and scanners to support the delivery of an extra two million NHS appointments a year in England.
Ahead of her budget on…
The Department of Health and Social Care will launch a consultation on the clinical risk standards for the use of digital health technologies in 2024/2025, the minister for patient safety has confirmed.
In a letter…
A coroner has warned the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and SSP Health to take action to improve GP electronic triage systems, following the death of a patient.
Allan Robin Hamilton died of…
Digital NHS Health Checks to identify risk of cardiovascular disease will be piloted by three local authorities in England before nationwide rollout.
Norfolk County Council, Medway Council and Lambeth Council have been selected as test…
An updated cyber resilience framework for health and social care organisations has been announced by the National Data Guardian (NDG) and NHS England.
The change to how organisations measure and self-report their data security capabilities…
The Care Quality Commission says IT connectivity issues at Solent NHS Trust have compromised patient care.
‘Significant problems’ with IT systems, most notably the provider portal, contributed to failings at Care Quality Commission (CQC),…
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