NHS England Develops New Tool to Streamline APIs Integration
NHS England has launched Proxygen, an automation tool that streamlines API proxy creation for its national API platform. The new solution slashes onboarding time from an average of 12 weeks to three or four weeks, addressing a surge in API usage that grew 270% between September 2021 and September 2025. By providing built‑in security checks and self‑service documentation, Proxygen reduces manual effort and error risk. Early adopters such as the EPS FHIR API team report faster deployment without needing deep platform expertise.
Top Universities Sign in Support of AI for Science Strategy
A coalition of leading UK universities has formally endorsed the government’s AI for Science Strategy, describing it as a chance to cement the UK’s position in AI‑driven scientific research. Signatories—including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, King’s College London and others—pledge expanded AI...
DSIT Explains DVS Statement Requirements
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has issued guidance clarifying that digital verification service (DVS) providers may only claim certification against the national digital identity and attributes trust framework and its supplementary codes, not against specific regulations...
Northamptonshire ICB Ranked England’s Most Digitally Mature
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board has been ranked as England’s most digitally mature integrated care system, a dramatic rise from its low‑performing status just two years ago. The new Northamptonshire Care Record now aggregates health and social data for over 800,000...
Scotland's Water Industry Commission Consolidates IT Services
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has issued a four‑year, £144,167 (≈$185,000) tender to appoint a single supplier for consolidated IT services, covering Microsoft 365 support, cybersecurity, and technical consultancy. The procurement places a heavy emphasis on quality—80% of the...
Homes for Ukraine Data System Goes In-House
The UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has migrated its Homes for Ukraine data system from a 2022 emergency supplier platform to a new in‑house solution called Share. Built in under a year, Share consolidates three years...
Tech to Support New Models of Care Says NHS Chief Executive
NHS England’s 2026/27 priorities place technology at the heart of service improvement, with Sir Jim Mackey emphasizing technology‑enabled productivity. The plan calls for wider adoption of Ambient Voice Technology to accelerate clinical workflows and new digital solutions to boost theatre...
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Motorola Solutions highlights TETRA private mobile radio (PMR) networks as essential for mission‑critical voice communications in public safety. Operating around 400 MHz, TETRA offers longer reach and better indoor penetration than 4G/5G, especially in reinforced concrete structures. Built‑in redundancy and direct‑mode...
Humber Trust to Lead Roll-Out of New NHS App Features
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen by NHS England to spearhead the rollout of new Wayfinder‑driven features in the NHS App for 11 other trusts that use the SystmOne electronic patient record. The enhancements will let patients view,...
Building Safety Regulator Enhances Digital Processes
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) announced a digital upgrade to speed remediation of high‑risk buildings. A new online portal will give applicants real‑time visibility of submission status. Enhanced data sharing with funders such as Homes England will improve monitoring of...
API Architecture Updated at GDS
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is overhauling the API architecture that powers GOV.UK, moving from a page‑centric Publishing API to a more modular, data‑focused system. The team is evaluating GraphQL as the primary query language to deliver only the content...
DVLA Adopts Natural Language Processing for Call Handling
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has replaced its traditional touchtone IVR with a natural‑language voice recognition system powered by Google DialogFlow and Content Guru’s Storm platform. Around 900,000 callers per month now describe their issue in their own...
Access Consortium Sign up to Digitisation
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has taken the chair of the Access Consortium and unveiled a 2026 action plan focused on shared digital infrastructure and work‑sharing. The five member regulators—Australia, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland and the UK—aim...
New Change Management Contract for Welsh Transport
Transport for Wales has awarded a £667,735 (≈$855,000) contract to Bristol‑based WCL Infrastructure for specialist programme management support as it prepares to assume rail infrastructure duties from Amey. The one‑year agreement, commencing 1 April 2026, covers strategic planning, business change management, and...
IBM Win NHS App Deal
NHS England awarded IBM a two‑year contract worth £160.1 million (about $203 million) to advance the NHS App. The deal, running from May 1 2026 to March 31 2028, focuses on expanding features, AI‑driven triage, and user‑centred pathways. It marks a shift from IBM’s previous operational...
