NHS stories - Page 4

A survey reveals 93% of UK clinicians blame outdated NHS technology for burnout, with 23% citing daily risks to patient safety and care delays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

AI agents in GP practices could save the NHS GBP £75 million annually and free up to 150,000 extra appointments each week, easing clinical workloads.

Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.

OneAdvanced has launched autonomous AI agents across NHS, government and legal sectors, boosting efficiency and supporting 150,000 extra patient appointments weekly.

Cogna appoints Luke Rogers and James Dickinson to senior roles, aiming to boost growth across UK and EMEA sectors including utilities and manufacturing.

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 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 has upgraded its SMART: AI platform with GPT-5 to boost automation and support across UK public sector services, enhancing efficiency and compliance.

An AI physiotherapy app cut NHS back pain waiting times by 55%, offering same-day treatment and saving 856 clinician hours monthly in Cambridgeshire.