NHS stories

UK boards still see cybersecurity as a top risk, but a five-year flat reading suggests awareness has not translated into stronger oversight.

PortmanDentex expands Heidis clinical AI across UK and Ireland practices after pilot showed faster record keeping and lighter admin for dentists.

Netskope and Imprivata link zero trust policies to healthcare shared workstations, promising tighter PHI protection without slowing clinicians.

Healthcare AI pilots are surging, but Kyndryl warns weak governance and compliance leave most providers stuck in perpetual experimentation.

Women power the NHS but are sidelined in healthtech, leaving the tools meant to transform care shaped in rooms they rarely occupy.

Women's health tech is failing because data, research and investment still treat female bodies as exceptions, not the default.

Vape Guardian secures seed funding of GBP £350,000 via Angel Investment Network to expand its vape-detection tech in schools and beyond.

Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.

DXC opens a central London Customer Experience Centre to co-create AI and automation solutions with clients and expand its UK presence.

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

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.

Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.

The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.

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.

A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.

The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.

Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.

Vita Health Group partners with Zellis to streamline HR operations, enhance employee experience, and support growth with advanced digital tools and data-driven insights.

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia, celebrated business leader with over 20 years' experience, to drive UK and Ireland expansion and spur digital transformation with their process knowledge and AI expertise.

Cylera partners with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust for three years, enhancing healthcare IoT cybersecurity.