Cyber security news round-up

This month’s cyber round-up covers a report revealing 1,131 (cyber) incident reports, with 590 classed as ‘significant’.
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Leeds council develops Person Held Record for locals

Leeds locals may soon be able to prevent further health issues following the development of an open platform Person Held
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Peer-to-peer clinical problem-solving app launches

Doctors will now be able to collaborate on clinical problem solving through a new smartphone app developed by Doctors.net.uk
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Mental health trust trials new AI-powered chatbot

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with London HR analytics startup Saberr to pilot its latest bot.
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West Herts tenders for a new cancer information system

The Macmillan Cancer Information Centre is currently using Chameleon IMS which it deployed back in 2009. The contract due to expire
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Online clinic reactivated following Care Quality Commission suspension

HR Healthcare Ltd, which was suspended by the Care Quality Commission for failing to comply with standards, is operating again
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Industry news in brief

Industry nibs include nominated trusts in the running for best global digital exemplar, major contract deals and what NHS trusts
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Pre-surgery device helps patients combat stress at a London hospital

A London hospital recently trialed a new digital health device assisting patients to manage their stress and anxiety before surgery.
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NHS Digital’s WannaCry response was “let down” by poor comms

NHS Digital’s response to WannaCry was “let down” by poor communications to healthcare organisations about the attack, its security operations
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Australia’s largest health district to use Patientrack e-obs

Australia's largest local health district is to use the e-observations platform from UK-based Patientrack to collect and analyse vital signs.
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