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The latest news from NHS Digital.
90% of NHS trusts now have electronic patient records
A total of 189 NHS trusts have now introduced new systems, with Hillingdon Hospitals and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS trusts becoming the latest to go live.
Tech supplier search to help tackle 8am rush at GP surgeries
NHS England is inviting suppliers to tender for a new framework that will enhance GP practices' capabilities to provide online consultations, and improve their communication with patients.
Latest figures show drop in obesity rates among primary school children: statistical press release
The prevalence of primary school children living with obesity continued to fall in 2022/23, after reaching highest recorded levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, new NHS England figures show. However, obesity prevalence among year 6 children, aged 10 to 11, remains above pre-pandemic levels.
NHS England launches tech trials to boost health and care connectivity
NHS organisations are being invited to take part in wireless trials to explore how cutting-edge technologies can help improve patient care.
Money-saving deal gives NHS staff access to latest digital tools
The new five-year agreement includes access to Microsoft products and will also provide the opportunity to introduce further innovative tools from other suppliers in the future.
Schools encouraged to participate in NHS survey on smoking, drinking and drug use
Secondary schools across England are being invited to take part in the latest edition of a statistical survey measuring the use of alcohol, nicotine and drugs by young people.
Health staff switching to improved NHS patient record service
Health and care professionals are being encouraged to move to the new version of an NHS patient record service to enhance the way national patient medical information can be accessed.
Innovation in health cyber security celebrated at CAN Awards
Innovation and expertise in cyber security across public sector health and social care were celebrated the CAN Awards 2023 last night.
CAN Awards 2023: Celebrating innovation in cyber security
The Cyber Associates Network Awards highlight and celebrate innovation and digital expertise within cyber security across the NHS.
New survey of public health shows strong link between poor health and loneliness: statistical press release
Adults in England who reported bad or very bad health are more than three times as likely to report feeling lonely than those with good or very good health.