NHS stories - Page 4
Cogna appoints senior leaders to drive growth in UK & EMEA
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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software development
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cisco
Cogna appoints Luke Rogers and James Dickinson to senior roles, aiming to boost growth across UK and EMEA sectors including utilities and manufacturing.
UK public sector networks lag in readiness for smart spaces adoption
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Less than a third of UK public sector networks are ready for smart space tech, with local government least prepared and the NHS leading at 39% readiness.
PocDoc & Starlink bring offline heart health checks to UK's remote
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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healthtech
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digital divide
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telemedicine
PocDoc teams up with Starlink to offer offline heart health checks in remote UK areas lacking mobile signal, enhancing access to vital preventative care.
ICS.AI introduces GPT-5 upgrades for UK public sector services
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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physical security
ICS.AI has upgraded its SMART: AI platform with GPT-5 to boost automation and support across UK public sector services, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
AI physiotherapy app halves NHS back pain waits in pilot scheme
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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healthtech
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telehealth
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telemedicine
An AI physiotherapy app cut NHS back pain waiting times by 55%, offering same-day treatment and saving 856 clinician hours monthly in Cambridgeshire.
Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.
NHS 10 Year Health Plan lauded for ambition but faces big hurdles
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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digital strategy
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nhs
The NHS's 10 Year Health Plan is praised for its bold digital ambitions but faces significant operational and cultural challenges to succeed.
Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Digital literacy and weak leadership hinder UK public sector's digital upgrades despite investments in AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says Granicus research.
Ark to invest GBP £7.5 billion in UK's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Ark Data Centres and Nebius to launch UK's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub with GBP £7.5 billion investment, boosting local AI compute and innovation.
Schoen Clinic Chelsea doubles mental health capacity with Semble
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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semble
Schoen Clinic Chelsea has doubled its mental health appointment capacity using Semble's platform, easing pressures amid rising UK demand for mental health services.
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.
UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare
Sat, 31st May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
AI-powered automation is revolutionising healthcare, speeding up patient appointments and improving care quality across NHS and other providers in the UK.
AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research
Wed, 28th May 2025
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edutech
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ai
The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK's first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.
Digitising workflows: The role of AI and Automation and how they are transforming efficiency in healthcare
Thu, 8th May 2025
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rpa
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opinion
AI and automation are transforming UK healthcare by digitising workflows, enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and cutting NHS patient waiting lists.
UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ethics
A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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uc
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data protection
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cyber attacks
Recent surveys by BT Health reveal serious concerns over cyber security in the NHS, with staff lacking confidence in defences and fearing potential cyber-attacks.