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News
The latest news from NHS Digital.
Robot helpers among showcase of digital innovations improving adult social care
Robots which help carers to lift people without extra assistance are among dozens of innovations being highlighted as examples of best practice in adult social care.
Hospitals announced for national ‘whole-practice’ data pilots
The first providers taking part in ADAPt, a national data alignment programme between the NHS and private sector, have been confirmed today.
NHS Digital Terminology Server goes live
NHS Digital’s Terminology Server, a solution which enables healthcare IT systems to speak the same language, is now live and demonstrating the value of collaboration within the health economy when exchanging data.
Young people deliver record-breaking day for NHS COVID-19 jab bookings
There were more than one million bookings for a COVID-19 vaccine through the NHS website yesterday (Tuesday 8 June), a record high figure and the first time daily appointments booked through the National Booking Service have topped the million mark.
Collection of GP Data for Planning and Research Deferred
This news release states that the collection was due to begin in September. Please note that the collection has since been deferred to allow the programme to benefit from even greater protections and assurances owing to tougher safeguards that will be put in place before implementation.
Patient data saves lives
NHS Digital’s Clinical Director and Caldicott Guardian Arjun Dhillon talks about the benefits the improved GP data system will bring including keeping your data more secure
Statistics published today on COVID-19 patients recorded by GPs
Statistics on COVID-19 patients as recorded in primary care systems throughout England have been published for the first time today.
One million admissions linked to obesity in 2019/20 new data reveals
There were more than one million admission to NHS hospitals in 2019/20 where obesity was a factor, according to new figures1 published by NHS Digital today.
New series of Full Digital Breakfast events launched by NHS Digital
The first in a series of digital breakfast events is being launched by NHS Digital next week.
NHS Digital appoints Simon Bolton as interim CEO.
NHS Digital has announced today that Simon Bolton has been appointed as its interim CEO.