Patients in England will receive appointment reminders, screening invitations and test results through the NHS App first, as part of a £50 million upgrade.
A press release, published by the Department of Health and Social…
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a digital hub in Leeds to advance innovation and growth in the region.
Leeds was selected due to its expertise in digital health and strong…
An “Amazon-style” prescription tracking feature has been rolled out in the NHS App, with the aim of helping to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies.
NHS England announced on 23 May 2025 that nearly…
Suppliers have quizzed NHS England about the relationship between the proposed single patient record (SPR) and the federated data platform (FDP).
Plans for an SPR which would connect NHS and social care data were announced…
Most of the public think that a single patient record (SPR) already exists, according to research commissioned by Understanding Patient Data.
Plans for an SPR, summarising patient health information, test results, and letters through the…
Upheaval at the centre is a distraction which could worsen shortages of digital expertise on the frontline, argues Dawn Greaves, associate director of digital transformation at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Wes Streeting has insisted…
The accelerated rollout of the NHS App has saved 1.5 million appointments and helped cut waiting times for patients, according to the data published by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Through the app,…
The government, in collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), has awarded £2.4 million to progress the development of an AI-driven blood test to detect 12 types of cancer earlier.
The…
Wes Streeting, health secretary, has announced the launch of a qualification to teach care leaders the skills to use and deploy technology across care homes and other settings.
The Level 5 award in Understanding Digital…
Wes Streeting, health secretary, has confirmed the government’s commitment to retaining the digital workforce amid the abolition of NHS England.
Speaking at the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee on 8 April…
