Healthcare and NHS IT
IT is becoming increasingly critical for healthcare delivery. Vital initiatives such as electronic medical records, patient administration systems and telehealth are receiving growing investment in the NHS and elsewhere. Key technologies such as mobile, tablets and cloud are also essential for improving the healthcare industry with digital healthcare technology. Read the latest news about NHS IT and find resources on the broader world of healthcare IT with the news, case studies and advice in this topic section.
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Opinion
06 Mar 2026
Platformisation without illusion: Separating integration from theatre
The Security Think Tank looks at platformisation, considering questions such as how CISOs can distinguish between a truly integrated platform and 'integration theater, and how to protect unified platforms. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2026
Nordics ally with Baltics to accelerate digital wallet roll-out
Baltic and Nordic countries work together on a common certification system to support digital wallet applications Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2026
Quarter of social care staff don’t use technology to deliver care
Government-commissioned survey finds 27% of care providers do not use any technology to provide care for patients Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2026
UK government departments not sold on shared services strategy, NAO report finds
Eight years on from the launch of the government’s shared services strategy, there is no clear ownership, funding remains uncertain and some departments are yet to fully commit Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Mar 2026
Electronic health records are still creating issues for patients
Almost every NHS trust will have moved onto a digital system by this spring. Experts have cautioned many patients are still struggling to access their own health data Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2026
Spyware suppliers exploit more zero-days than nation states
Exploitation of zero-days by commercial surveillance and spyware developers outpaced exploitation by nation-state actors last year, according to a report Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2026
Government wants to build digital ID system in-house
The Home Affairs Committee hearing on digital ID reveals consultation is due next week; there will be no central database; and while government wants to build the system in-house, it will not replace private digital ID providers Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2026
Iranian hacktivists muster their forces but state APTs lay low
Hacktivist activity surrounding the Iran war is sky-high but Iran’s state-backed cyber espionage actors have yet to show their hands, giving security teams a valuable window of time to shore up their defences Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2026
Zero-day in Android phone chips under active attack
Google and Qualcomm have tag-teamed a serious vulnerability in the chipsets used in Android mobile devices, which has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2026
Tycoon2FA phishing platform dismantled in major operation
A Europol-led sting against the infamous Tycoon2FA MFA bypass phishing service has been successful, with operations disrupted and ringleaders and cyber criminal users identified Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2026
UK lab gets funding to drive foundational AI research
The government is providing six years of funding worth up to £40m in a bid to support UK researchers developing artificial intelligence models Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Mar 2026
Open cyber standards key to cross-platform integration
The Security Think Tank looks at platformisation considering questions such as how CISOs can distinguish between a truly integrated platform and 'integration theater, and how to protect unified platforms. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Mar 2026
NS&I’s modernisation programme: A £3bn lesson in how to lose public trust
The UK Public Accounts Committee’s description of NS&I’s digital modernisation as a ‘full-spectrum disaster’ should concern far more than technology teams Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2026
NHS SBS launches £250m patient communication framework
The procurement framework aims to help NHS organisations buy products and services to help communicate with patients more efficiently Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2026
NCSC: No increase in cyber threat from Iran, but be prepared
While cyber threat levels remain stable following the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the weekend, at-risk organisations in the UK should take steps to ward off potential reprisals from Iran-linked threat actors Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2026
Qilin crew continues to dominate ransomware ecosystem
The Qilin ransomware gang remained ‘top dog’ in January 2026, with over 100 observed cyber attacks to its name, amid a rapidly evolving and fragmenting cyber criminal ecosystem Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2026
Application exploitation back in vogue, says IBM cyber unit
IBM’s X-Force unit observes an uptick in the exploitation of vulnerable public-facing software applications Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2026
NUHS and GSMA Foundry team up on 5G and AI in healthcare
Singapore’s National University Health System is working with GSMA Foundry, Ericsson and Singtel to drive the use of 5G-enabled robotics, ambient AI and holographic surgery in healthcare Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2026
€126bn in Dutch tech projects blocked by permits and grid limits
Ex-ASML chief Peter Wennink’s deregulation solution triggers warnings from academics and government advisors Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2026
Minister wants ‘logical conclusion’ to review of digital evidence in light of Post Office scandal
House of Lords debate saw government minister make an ambiguous promise in regard to the treatment of computer evidence in court Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2026
Flaws in Google and Microsoft products added to Cisa catalogue
Cisa has added six CVEs to its Kev catalogue this week, including newly disclosed issues in Google Chromium and Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, and some older flaws as well Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2026
0APT ransomware crew makes embarrassing splash
A ransomware gang called 0APT has attracted attention, but many of its victims may not even be real, and its operators are being accused of over-egging their criminal pudding Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2026
Defence and education see big gains in public sector IT spend, Tussell report finds
Tussell Tech200 finds big growth in IT supplier revenue in defence and education, with gains for suppliers in IT services and digital transformation Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Feb 2026
The evolution of threat research: Looking beyond best-of-breed
Traditional models of threat research as a service are changing and evolving towards a more bespoke model that puts more control in the hands of end-user cyber teams Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2026
Government pumps £20m into using tech to fight addiction
Funding grants from Innovate UK will be used for medical technologies and digital tools such as artificial intelligence and wearables to reduce substance misuse and addiction Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2026
Oracle readies AI note-taker for NHS
The AI tool drafts structured notes from patient-clinician interactions, helping to reduce administrative work Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2026
CVE volumes may plausibly reach 100,000 this year
The number of vulnerabilities to be disclosed in 2026 is almost certain to exceed last year's total, and may be heading towards 100,000, according to analysis Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
February Patch Tuesday: Microsoft drops six zero-days
Microsoft releases patches for six zero-day flaws in its latest monthly update, many of them related to security feature bypass issues Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
Researchers delve inside new SolarWinds RCE attack chain
Researchers at Huntress and Microsoft have shared findings from their analysis of a new SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2026
Is the EU’s free trade deal with India the dawn of a new era?
Trade deal between European Union and India simplifies the visa system for professionals from India, which could make the country’s suppliers more accessible Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2026
Russia’s cyber attacks on Polish utilities draws NCSC alert
A series of Russian cyber attacks targeting Poland’s energy infrastructure has prompted a warning from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2026
Ireland to procure national electronic health record
The Irish government has approved project to digitally transform the Irish health service by introducing integrated health records as part of Digital for Care strategy Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2026
NHS publishes tech-laden cancer plan
The 10-year plan promises to transform cancer care through use of artificial intelligence, robotic surgeries and access to genomic testing, all wrapped up in the NHS App as the front door Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2026
SolarWinds RCE bug makes Cisa list as exploitation spreads
Exploitation of CVE-2025-40551, an RCE flaw affecting SolarWinds Web Help Desk, appears to be spreading, with defenders on high alert Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2026
UK government must get its hands dirty on security, report says
As the UK government develops its National Cyber Action Plan, a report from the Rusi think tank urges Westminster to take a more interventionist approach Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
Ransomware gangs focus on winning hearts and minds
Ransomware-as-a-service operations are increasingly seeking to forge connections with employees, contractors and trusted partners of their target organisations as an alternative to straight-up hacking, says NCC Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
CGI’s artificial intelligence boss knows his job title won’t exist for long
IT service provider is using AI to increase throughput while applying it to ‘big ticket’ challenges externally Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town
The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2026
Sonia Patel to become interim UK government chief technology officer
NHS England’s chief technology officer has taken on the same role for government on an interim 12-month fixed-term contract Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Transfer learning and governance help bridge healthcare AI divide
Singapore researchers show how adapting pre-trained AI models can solve data scarcity issues in countries with limited resources. Separately, they have proposed forming an international consortium to build consensus on AI governance in medicine Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Wave of ShinyHunters vishing attacks spreading fast
The ShinyHunters hacking collective that caused chaos in 2025 is ramping up a new voice phishing campaign, with several potential victims already identified Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2026
Broken decryptor leaves Sicarii ransomware victims adrift
A coding error in an emergent strain of ransomware leaves victims unable to recover their data, even if they cooperate with the hackers’ demands Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jan 2026
AI claims are cheap: The challenge is to work out what's real
The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
Estonian healthtech a hotbed of innovation for UK and Europe
Estonia is a thriving hub for advancements in healthcare technology, harnessing artificial intelligence and genomics. Its healthtech industry is targeting the UK and Europe for collaboration and market development Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2026
EU researchers inch closer to a viable quantum internet
Pioneering research physicists in Spain, Germany, Italy and Austria tell Computer Weekly about their breakthroughs, dilemmas and the immense challenges on the road to a quantum internet Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2026
AI slop pushes data governance towards zero-trust models
Organisations are implementing zero-trust models for data governance thanks to the proliferation of poor quality AI-generated data, often known as AI slop Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2026
UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs
Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2026
Swedish government software developer counters poor health apps claim
As national election season approaches, political opponents of Sweden’s lead coalition party make hay of survey that claims unsatisfactory health apps deter doctor visits Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2026
Dutch researcher’s AI breakthrough tackles the structured data paradox
Table representation learning unlocks 99% of organisational data that remains unused Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2026
Cyber body ISC2 signs on as UK software security ambassador
Professional cyber association ISC2 pledges support to UK government’s Software Security Ambassador scheme, part of the recently unveiled Cyber Action Plan Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2026
Microsoft DCU uses UK courts to hunt down cyber criminals
Microsoft has taken down the RedDVS cyber crime-as-a-service network after obtaining a UK court order, marking its first civil legal action outside of the US Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2026
Microsoft patches 112 CVEs on first Patch Tuesday of 2026
January brings a larger-than-of-late Patch Tuesday update out of Redmond, but an uptick in disclosures is often expected at this time of year Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2026
‘Dual-channel’ attacks are the new face of BEC in 2026
Business email compromise remains a significant threat as cyber fraudsters deploy a more diverse range of tactics against their potential victims, according to a report Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Jan 2026
Cutting through the noise: SaaS accelerators vs. enterprise AI
The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2026
Business leaders see AI risks and fraud outpacing ransomware, says WEF
C-suite executives are more concerned with risks arising from AI vulnerabilities and cyber fraud than ransomware, according to the World Economic Forum Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jan 2026
From promise to proof: making AI security adoption tangible
The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2026
Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026
Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026 Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jan 2026
Security Think Tank: Stop buying AI, start buying outcomes
The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around artificial intelligence and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2026
Fujitsu UK job cuts as staff pay the price for failures of top executives
Troubled IT giant’s staff are paying the price for senior management failures over Post Office scandal Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2026
UK government to spend £210m on public sector cyber resilience
The UK government unveils a £120m Cyber Action Plan to help reinforce and promote IT security resilience across the country's public services Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2025
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2025
AI dominated all tech conversations this year, but the concerns of cyber security professionals extend far beyond. From remote work to supply chains, quantum to identity, there were plenty of other topics for the industry to chew over in 2025. Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2025
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2025
A new digital strategy, funding boosts and struggles to keep the lights on: here are Computer Weekly’s top NHS IT stories in 2025 Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2025
Fortinet vulnerabilities prompt pre-holiday warnings
Analysts track exploitation of two vulnerabilities disclosed last week by Fortinet Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2025
MHRA seeks views on healthcare AI regulation
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) wants to know how to regulate AI technologies in the NHS while keeping patients safe Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Dec 2025
Passwords to prompts: Identity and AI redefined cyber in 2025
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Dec 2025
Cyber resilience will define winners and losers in 2026
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2025
ClickFix attacks that bypass cyber controls on the rise
NCC’s monthly threat report details the growing prevalence of ClickFix attacks in the wild Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Dec 2025
Security platform consolidation in 2026: The AI imperative
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2025
Court rule that fuelled Post Office’s prosecution rampage: Everything you need to know
This guide contains essential information about the legal rule that enabled the Post Office to wrongly prosecute subpostmasters Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Dec 2025
The three cyber trends that will define 2026
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Dec 2025
In cyber security, basics matter, even in 2025
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Dec 2025
What is driving the rise of infostealer malware?
Infostealer malware is a growing problem for cyber security teams, and these attacks have the potential to cause significant damage to businesses. What is enabling them to thrive? Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2025
Interview: Erik Mayer, transformation chief clinical information officer, Imperial College
With both a clinical and a digital background, the healthcare tech leader is using data to improve collaboration across an NHS trust for the benefit of medical staff and patients Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2025
Google DeepMind partners with UK government to deliver AI
The partnership promises to provide scientists with access to advanced AI models, as well as help the government become more streamlined Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Dec 2025
Security pros should prepare for tough questions on AI in 2026
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2025
How digital twins are helping people with motor neurone disease speak
Tech companies, a charity and academics have collaborated to create AI-powered avatars that are helping people with motor neurone disease hold natural conversations Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2025
Microsoft patched over 1,100 CVEs in 2025
The final Patch Tuesday update of the year brings 56 new CVEs, bringing the year-end total to more than 1,100 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Dec 2025
Supporting sustainability in IT
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, there is a focus on IT sustainability, as we dig into how to ensure the networking infrastructure underpinning our artificial intelligence workloads is as green as possible. We also speak to the chief sustainability officer of Genesys about how going green is helping the cloud software provider achieve its business objectives. With the fallout from the Autumn Budget still being keenly felt, we find out more about where the £300m promised to fund improvements in NHS technology is really going. And in the second of our three buyer’s guide features on self-service developer tools, we shine a light on how the technology can help organisations revamp their DevOps workflows. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2025
Budget 2025: Extra NHS IT cash welcome, but plan lacks clarity
Industry and healthcare leaders are concerned that NHS tech funding is too focused on already approved platforms, fails to tackle core issues and lacks a clear delivery plan. Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2025
Number of UK social care providers using digital records hits 80%
Use of digital records in social care has doubled, as the UK government explores options to link digital care records with the NHS Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2025
Jersey to get remote monitoring for vulnerable adults
Jersey’s Family Nursing and Home Care (FNHC) hopes remote monitoring service will help keep people out of hospital and support care at home Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Dec 2025
From trust to turbulence: Cyber's road ahead in 2026
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2025
Constrained budgets left security teams short-handed in 2025
With 2024 seeing surges in security funding cuts, lay-offs and hiring freezes, 2025 brought some relief for cyber pros, but constrained budgets are leaving security teams short-staffed Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Dec 2025
In 2026, collaboration, honesty and humility in cyber are key
As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2025
NCSC and BT block a billion dangerous clicks
A protective service jointly developed by the NCSC and BT has disrupted over a billion potential cyber incidents by stopping members of the public from clicking through to dangerous websites Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2025
UK's Cyber Bill should be just one part of a wider effort
New cyber legislation is necessary but a wider effort is needed to harden the UK's security and resilience. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2025
Inserting AI into cyber awareness
As industry looks to grasp the use of AI and automated features, how are security suppliers facing the challenge of adding these capabilities to their products and services? We talked to one provider to find out Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Dec 2025
How headlines can drive change in cyber security
Big news stories can shift attitudes. There’s no doubt that insurance vendors and brokers are using major cyber attacks to promote their products, but can security teams also use it to help their businesses be better prepared? Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2025
Budget 2025: Extra NHS IT cash welcome, but plan lacks clarity
Industry and healthcare leaders are concerned that NHS tech funding is too focused on already approved platforms, fails to tackle core issues and lacks a clear delivery plan Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2025
UK government commits to Loan Charge settlement reforms in wake of independent review into policy
The UK government has agreed to follow through on recommendations made by an independent review of how to resolve the Loan Charge that could wipe thousands of pounds off tax bills for those affected Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2025
Budget 2025: £300m extra for NHS IT and a £1.8bn budget for digital ID cards
The Autumn Budget contained little by the way of new policies in digital and technology, but handed out some cash to help progress in digitising public services and to support growing tech businesses Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Nov 2025
Protecting the defenders: Addressing cyber's burnout crisis
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2025
Cloudflare contrite after worst outage since 2019
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince apologises for the firm’s worst outage in years and shares details of how a change to database system permissions caused a cascading effect that brought down some of the web’s biggest names Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2025
Ransomware resilience may be improving in the health sector
A Sophos report on ransomware highlights resilience improvements among healthcare organisations but warns that the wider threat is still live and growing Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage disrupts public web services
An outage at web traffic management specialist Cloudflare has caused disruption across the internet Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2025
CCS under fire over ‘anti-SME’ supplier requirements for G-Cloud 15
Government procurement chiefs have shared details of how IT suppliers can participate in G-Cloud 15, but concerns are being raised about changes that may render the framework inaccessible to SMEs Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2025
Cl0p claims ransomware hit on NHS
Ransomware gangsters claim to have attacked the NHS, but clarity on the nature of the incident is yet to emerge Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2025
Microsoft users warned over privilege elevation flaw
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Kernel tops the list of issues to address in the latest monthly Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2025
Synnovis to notify NHS of data breach after nearly 18 months
Synnovis, the pathology lab services provider hit by a Qilin ransomware attack in 2024, is notifying its NHS partners that their patient data was compromised, following a lengthy investigation Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2025
IT services companies and datacentres face regulation as cyber security bill reaches Parliament
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will require large IT services companies, including datacentres, to report security incidents within 24 hours Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2025
Oxford launches Equinox to build innovation hub in region
Oxford University and its host city have launched Equinox as a regional organisation uniting academia, business and government to establish Oxfordshire as a global innovation hub Continue Reading