Heart health tool reveals obesity on the rise in the UK

The World Heart Federation’s heart health tool reveals that although high blood pressure rates have decreased in the UK, obesity
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Aneurin Bevan signs four-year deal with DrDoctor

DrDoctor and Aneurin Bevan Health Board have announced a four-year partnership, with the aim of supporting a move to value-based
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Evergreen Life app launches nationwide

Evergreen Life launches NHS-approved medical records app that places patients’ personal medical records at their fingertips.
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WannaCrypt cyber-attack continues to impact NHS trusts

One week on and the WannaCrypt Ransomware attack continues to impact NHS trusts across England, causing delays and disruptions to
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Welsh GP administrator fined for illegally accessing patient records

A former NHS administrator, Sally Anne Day, has been fined for unlawfully accessing patient records where she was fined £200
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Health IT news in brief

This week’s health IT news in brief covers new senior appointments at two suppliers, a milestone for Yorkshire and Humber's
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Bolton delivers one of the largest PAS mergers

The informatics team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust recently planned and delivered the merging of hospital and community patient administration
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Greenwich CCG identify extra 4,000 patients with long term conditions

NHS Greenwich CCG and Vision have identified an extra 4,000 patients with long term conditions through a real-time solution.
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Scottish NHS health boards escape major cyber disruptions

A total 12 out of 14 Health Boards in Scotland experienced only minor disruptions following Friday’s global ransomware attack with
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How to protect yourself from Ransomware

How to protect your device from ransomware. A variety of tips from NHS Digital, the Information Commissioner’s Office and Europol.
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