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NHS delivers over 2 Million extra appointments, helping reduce NHS waiting times

The NHS has exceeded its target of delivering two million more elective care appointments, seven months ahead of schedule.

World Summit: Empowering digital health transformation

Between May 28 and 29, Geneva, Switzerland, hosted an important event, the World Summit on the Information Society +20 High-Level Event, offering new insights to continue the journey towards global digital health transformation.

UK invests £82.6 Million to support AI in cancer care and drug discovery

The UK government is investing £82.6 million in groundbreaking research to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform cancer care and accelerate drug discovery.

What does physical records management cost the NHS?

Managing physical records is a significant expense for NHS Trusts in England. From March 2025, EDM Healthcare Consulting will kick off a six-month campaign aimed at raising awareness of how these records affect the digital transformation and spending of NHS organisations. Harry Pettet, EDM’s Managing Director and Lead Consultant, tells us more.

Longer lives and bigger challenges: UK healthcare trends for 2025

In 2024, healthcare systems in the UK and worldwide faced the perfect storm of ageing, demand, and burnout. As we enter 2025, these trends are likely to persist.

How AI algorithms can revolutionise medical imaging for cancer detection

AI is beginning to find its place within the healthcare sector, particularly in medical imaging and tumour detection.

The NHS’s new AI-driven approach to reduce A&E strain

NHS is trying to fight the current strain on emergency departments by using new approaches, including artificial intelligence (AI), to identify patients most likely to use emergency services frequently.

Digital innovations within NHS 0-19 services and family hubs

Kevin Ireson, the Sales Director at Mobile Rocket Ltd, explains how NHS 0-19 services and Family Hubs are being revolutionised through digital innovation.

£100 million to boost innovation and accessibility in health research

£100 million in public-private funding is expected to change the UK's health research landscape.

Imaging technologies for retinal biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease

Andrew Kadis from Cambridge Vision Technology guides us through imaging technologies for retinal biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease.

How operational management software can help NHS trusts tackle daily challenges

NHS trusts face numerous challenges that impact administrative efficiency and staff welfare. Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech, explains how the company’s solutions can streamline administrative burdens, reduce burnout, and support sustainability goals.

Using Mobilise to provide digital support to carers

A recent development for unpaid carers across England saw over 1 million individuals benefiting from tech-powered support through a groundbreaking initiative led by the carer-focused digital community, Mobilise.

NHS release new treatment for cancer and genetic disorders

The NHS England is rolling out new treatments for patients who suffer from rare cancer.

New total-body PET scanner could transform drug discovery and early diagnosis

A new total-body PET scanner revealed at St Thomas' Hospital in London is up to 40 times more sensitive than previous scanners and is set to revolutionise how diseases are diagnosed and treated in the UK.

The future of AI and the NHS

Dr Richard Ovens and Philip Brocklehurst from Deloitte navigate the future of AI and the NHS.

Driving digital transformation in health and social care: A modernised system

As the UK's health and social care systems continue to face growing pressure, techUK has published a set of strategic recommendations aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the sector.

Preventing sight loss for people with diabetes with new advanced eye scans

Providing advanced eye scans to people with diabetes could help in preventing sight loss for thousands whilst also freeing up NHS appointments.

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