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The latest news from NHS Digital.
Quicker access to the Summary Care Record for community pharmacies
Pharmacists can now access vital patient information quickly and simply through a new Summary Care Record (SCR) 1-click function.
Figures published on surplus land in the NHS estate
NHS Surplus Land 2018/19 includes information on land and buildings which have been sold by the NHS, and land which has been retained but developed for housing.
Apps Library assessment portal launches
A digital assessment portal which will streamline and improve the process for developers seeking to have their app included on the NHS Apps Library has launched.
NHS WiFi now available to millions of patients
Free NHS WiFi is now available in 6,749 GP practices and 212 acute, mental health and community NHS Trusts across England, benefitting millions of patients.
Child safeguarding system reaches 100 per cent roll-out in London
The Child Protection Information Sharing (CP-IS) system has reached 100% coverage in London for the first time, flagging young patients arriving at unscheduled healthcare settings to their social workers.
Health Secretary: Ambitious tech overhaul will make NHS most advanced health and care system in the world
Top technology companies will be challenged to develop new, innovative GP IT systems to empower patients to access more health services online and through their phones, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces today .
Invitation to Tender launched for GP IT Futures programme
NHS Digital has issued an invitation to tender for existing and new suppliers to deliver a new IT systems framework for primary care.
DHSC Press release: New safeguarding network to identify at-risk young people in A&E rolled out across London
The first phase of a new NHS system connecting vulnerable and at-risk patients with local authorities hits 100% roll-out across London
Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI) is updated
The SHMI reports on mortality at trust level across the NHS in England. Methodological changes will be made from today’s publication.