GP at Hand Tube poster banned by ASA
3 October 2018
12:05 AM
The ruling body investigated three issues about the adverts for the service, which allows patients to talk to their GP via their smartphone.
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Bupa fined by ICO after employee stole customer information
2 October 2018
2:00 PM
The employee was able to obtain the personal information of 547,000 Bupa Global health insurance customers, but no medical information was stolen.
Oxehealth secures ‘world first’ accreditation for optical vital signs tech
2 October 2018
11:00 AM
Oxehealth’s vital signs software uses an optical sensor to detect pulse rate and doesn’t need to be attached to the skin, meaning it can be used remotely.
Sleepio app to be rolled out across the south of England
2 October 2018
12:05 AM
The app will be rolled out initially in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire later this month before being introduced in other areas in early 2019.
Health innovation prizewinners to receive £17m funding
1 October 2018
2:00 PM
Successful projects this year include a GPS app designed to track the availability of hospital beds and an AI-based support system for surgeons.
Imperial selects Xerox to digitalise 1m paper-based patient records
1 October 2018
11:00 AM
The five-year agreement will see the trust’s records being managed and stored, securely and efficiently online to help free up space.
Ambulance service needs ‘renewed emphasis’ on innovation
1 October 2018
12:05 AM
Non-executive director at NHS Improvement, Lord Carter’s review argues that ‘technology is not adopted rapidly’ across the ambulance service.
AI COPD diagnostic test to be rolled out across the NHS
3 April 2025
An AI chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnostic tool is planned for rollout across the
US patient data reportedly stolen following Oracle Health breach
2 April 2025
An alleged data breach at Oracle Health has impacted multiple healthcare organisations and hospitals in
NHS suppliers required to meet robust measures under Cyber Bill
2 April 2025
The government has published its plans for the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which is
Former Pitchfest winner CardMedic secures £500k funding
2 April 2025
CardMedic, 2022 Pitchfest champion, has been awarded almost £500k in funding from SBRI Healthcare to
System allows NHS 111 to book dental appointments for patients
1 April 2025
An appointment system piloted at NHS Mid and South Essex is enabling NHS 111 to
