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Seamless data, smarter care: The interoperability-driven NHS transformation

Jonty Fletcher from Synertec explores the critical role of interoperability in the NHS’s digital transformation efforts, highlighting that seamless communication between different digital systems is essential for enhancing smarter care for patients.

Public sector collaborations as a cornerstone for innovation

As digital advancements enhance information sharing and remote work, organisations need to collaborate to tackle complex challenges. Stephen Ferry from the IEG Group highlights the benefits of public sector collaboration based on a recent project centred on their Digital Continuing Healthcare (CHC) solution.

Squaring the cyber security circle: Protecting digital infrastructure

In an era of escalating cyber threats, GCHQ's warning underscores the urgent need for robust digital infrastructure and defences. This piece explores the vulnerabilities facing the UK, from NHS ransomware attacks to the looming quantum computing threat, and proposes data disaggregation as a revolutionary security solution.

Is ‘anonymisation’ enough to share NHS patient data safely?

The UK government's AI action plan uses public sector data, including anonymised NHS patient information, to drive innovation while addressing crucial data security and Privacy concerns.

Whitepaper: Emerging tech and scalable EPR: Driving NHS digital transformation in 2025

In 2025 the NHS faces a pivotal year in its digital transformation journey, guided by ambitious national policies and propelled by new technologies.

New GP contract reforms aim to fix NHS access and bring back the family doctor

The government has come to a new agreement with the British Medical Association (BMA) to reform the General Practitioner (GP) contract, improving access to healthcare and restoring the family doctor model.

UK Government announces £25 Million boost for hospices to improve end-of-life care

The UK government has announced a £25 million boost for hospices across England, marking the first phase of a larger £100 million investment to improve the quality of end-of-life care.

The 10 Year Health Plan: Reimagining the NHS’s digital future

Piyush Mahapatra, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and chief innovation officer at Open Medical, considers the latest consultation on the future of the NHS and argues that what is needed is not a new vision but a plan for delivery and some radical new thinking on the role of healthcare technology.

NHS Trusts lead the way as the first UK healthcare organisations to join the European AI network

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Trust (UHN) Group have used AI to become the first NHS organisation in England to join the European Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN).

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.

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