Single patient record to include primary, secondary and social care data, DHSC confirms
DHSC confirms the single patient record will include primary, secondary and later social care data.
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Dedicated email address available for community pharmacy communications
The 2026/27 contract requires practices to have a dedicated email address for community pharmacy communications.
EMIS owner bought by US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has bought Optum UK, owner of the EMIS clinical system.
New look NHS App
The NHS App has a new look, with appointment information brought together.
RCGP response to survey on online access to general practice
The RCGP stresses choice and safety after a report on online access tools in general practice.
Robotic process automation (RPA) in primary care
Robotic process automation in primary care: APIs should be the preferred route where available.
NHS.net Connect is the next chapter of NHSmail
NHS.net Connect is replacing NHSmail, with a new Launchpad for Outlook, Teams and OneDrive.
IT outages at GP practices being investigated
ICBs are investigating IT outages that left practices in three counties without internet or access to some systems.