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Interweave wins HFMA award for shared NHS care record
Digital Transformation

Interweave wins HFMA award for shared NHS care record

NHS-owned Interweave wins HFMA digital value award after saving GBP £4.1 million, 166,000 staff hours and cutting ambulance journeys.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
GPs in Greater Manchester gain rapid access to NHS specialists
Digital Transformation

GPs in Greater Manchester gain rapid access to NHS specialists

Over 2,000 GPs in Greater Manchester now access NHS specialists digitally within 30 seconds, reducing hospital visits and easing local healthcare demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Central government puts AI & data analytics at heart of reform
Data Analytics

Central government puts AI & data analytics at heart of reform

Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Outdated NHS technology blamed for burnout & patient safety risks
Digital Transformation

Outdated NHS technology blamed for burnout & patient safety risks

A survey reveals 93% of UK clinicians blame outdated NHS technology for burnout, with 23% citing daily risks to patient safety and care delays.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
East Kent NHS adopts RFID to enhance mattress safety & tracking
RFID

East Kent NHS adopts RFID to enhance mattress safety & tracking

East Kent NHS has implemented an RFID system to track over 1,700 mattresses, enhancing patient safety and streamlining infection control across three hospitals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tech for good: AI agents critical to improving NHS services
Digital Transformation

Tech for good: AI agents critical to improving NHS services

AI agents are transforming NHS Trusts by reducing call times and streamlining services, boosting staff efficiency and patient care across UK healthcare.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
BT says better workplace tech could cut UK sick leave by 2030
Digital Transformation

BT says better workplace tech could cut UK sick leave by 2030

UK firms could regain nine sick days per worker by 2030 through upgraded connected technology, boosting productivity in retail, finance and healthcare sectors.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps
Data Analytics

Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Carea app launches tracker to prioritise postpartum mothers' needs
Mental Health

Carea app launches tracker to prioritise postpartum mothers' needs

Carea's new Postpartum Mum Tracker app supports new mothers by monitoring physical recovery and mental wellbeing after childbirth, prioritising maternal needs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI
Digital Transformation

The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI

Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.

By Jason Uslan • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Leicester hospitals launch integrated patient admin system upgrade
Network Infrastructure

Leicester hospitals launch integrated patient admin system upgrade

University Hospitals of Leicester has launched a new Patient Administration System, integrating patient records to improve care and staff efficiency across three hospitals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break
Payment Technologies

Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break

Over 2.5 million UK workers took part in Techtimeout Tuesday, urging an hourly screen break to improve wellbeing and productivity at work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Agentic AI set to ease NHS strain & free up GBP £340 million
Data Protection

Agentic AI set to ease NHS strain & free up GBP £340 million

Agentic AI is set to save the NHS GBP £340 million annually by easing staff workload, cutting patient queues, and boosting operational efficiency across workflows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
New UK cyber security bill to raise standards for all suppliers
Data Protection

New UK cyber security bill to raise standards for all suppliers

The UK Government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill raises standards for over 900 suppliers, enhancing cyber defence across critical national infrastructure and supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Global Stories

National Health Service (NHS) stories

Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Gaming

Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
EduTech

Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Magentus acquires Labflow to boost digital pathology platforms
Data Privacy

Magentus acquires Labflow to boost digital pathology platforms

Magentus has acquired Labflow to enhance digital pathology platforms, integrating systems across Australia, the UK, India, and Southeast Asia for smarter lab operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value
Digital Transformation

Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value

Tata Consultancy Services will modernise NHS Supply Chain IT with cloud and AI, aiming to unlock over GBP £1 billion in value by 2030 across 17,000 NHS sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025