Dr Simon Eccles appointed new NHS national CCIO
13 February 2018
11:15 AM
As initially reported by Digital Health News, Dr Simon Eccles has been confirmed as the new NHS national CCIO, replacing Prof Keith McNeil.
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South West Yorkshire to become NHS WiFi ‘fast follower’
13 February 2018
11:00 AM
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be one of the first participants of a nationwide scheme to roll out free wi-fi across the NHS.
Phased roll out of SNOMED CT in general practice due to commence in April
13 February 2018
12:05 AM
The implementation of SNOMED CT in general practice is due to commence from April 2018 with a phased roll-out approach, NHS Digital has said.
London surgeons using Microsoft mixed reality tech for safer operations
12 February 2018
2:00 PM
Surgeons in London are using Microsoft HoloLens to look inside patients before they operate on them, in an effort to make procedures safer and more time-efficient.
Smart homes for ageing population could save NHS billions, report claims
12 February 2018
11:00 AM
The NHS could save billions of pounds by installing equipment in the homes of older people to help them remain mobile, according to a report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
NHS Digital Academy hailed as ‘important mechanism’ for cyber security
12 February 2018
12:05 AM
The NHS Digital Academy will be a “really important mechanism” for improving cyber security within the organisation, NHS England’s CIO has said.
Nottinghamshire shared care record goes live at acute trusts
9 February 2018
2:00 PM
The Nottinghamshire Health and Care Portal is a community-wide programme designed to allow care providers in the region share patient information.
Macmillan chief executive joins Rewired 2025 speaker lineup
12 December 2024
Gemma Peters, chief executive of leading UK cancer care charity Macmillan Cancer Support, has joined
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 December 2024
Today’s news roundup covers the government’s new £100m CRDC scheme and concerns about the UK’s
Digital Health Unplugged: 2024 Year in Review
12 December 2024
In the final Unplugged of the year, the Digital Health news team reflect on the
NHS using AI to predict frequent emergency service users
12 December 2024
The NHS in England is using AI to predict patients who are at risk of
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2025 finalists announced
11 December 2024
The finalists of Digital Health’s annual Pitchfest competition for start-ups have been announced ahead of
