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The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Health Technologies (HealthTech).

What to know about Health Technologies

HealthTech explores the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, where innovations are reshaping how medical services are delivered, managed, and experienced. From advancements in AI and wearable devices to breakthroughs in telehealth and digital patient care, this field is rapidly evolving to tackle contemporary challenges across health systems.

Our latest stories delve into diverse facets of HealthTech, highlighting collaborations that enhance digital respiratory care, new AI-driven tools addressing healthcare staffing shortages, and the expansion of secure, integrated health data platforms. Personalised health applications, cybersecurity in medical devices, and emerging telehealth solutions demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Readers interested in the future of healthcare technology will find insightful analyses of market trends, security concerns amid growing digital transformation, and innovations designed to support clinicians and patients alike. By following HealthTech developments, one can gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges driving this dynamic sector forward.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Research and market analysis connected to Health Technologies

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Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Health Technologies News

CUBIG expands into UK to tackle AI data bottleneck
Digital Transformation

CUBIG expands into UK to tackle AI data bottleneck

UK businesses struggling to deploy AI may gain a new data layer as the South Korean firm targets regulated sectors after Series A funding.

Last week

Lansdowne launches GBP £150 million UK venture fund
Semiconductors

Lansdowne launches GBP £150 million UK venture fund

British institutions are backing a fund aimed at bridging the capital gap that stops university spin-outs from scaling into global businesses.

This month

NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership
Collaboration

NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership

NHS technology teams are facing mounting pressure as leaders warn that patchy standards and duplication are slowing better patient care.

This month

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%
Data Protection

Heidi report says AI tool cuts NHS paperwork by 86%

NHS clinicians using the tool reclaimed more than four million hours of capacity, while paperwork time fell and burnout eased across pilots.

This month

UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds
Small Business

UK SMEs fear cyber attacks most, Hiscox survey finds

Sleep loss and costly cover gaps are leaving most UK small firms exposed, as 77% say they do not understand cyber insurance.

This month

UK consumers use AI widely but trust lags, EY finds
Data breach

UK consumers use AI widely but trust lags, EY finds

Concern is growing over who controls AI decisions, even as 74% of UK consumers have used the technology in the past six months.

This month

BioOrbit raises GBP £9.8 million for drugmaking in space
Venture Capital

BioOrbit raises GBP £9.8 million for drugmaking in space

The funding could help turn hospital infusions into self-injectable treatments, as the London-founded firm scales microgravity drug crystallisation.

This month

Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss
Mental Health

Carea launches support mode for women after pregnancy loss

Many women facing miscarriage still receive scant follow-up, and a new app mode aims to fill that gap with free guidance and support.

Last month

British Business Bank boosts Northern Gritstone to GBP £40m
Productivity

British Business Bank boosts Northern Gritstone to GBP £40m

A state-backed push to fund northern university spinouts has lifted Northern Gritstone’s capital base to GBP £382 million amid a tough fundraising market.

Last month

Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power
Unified Communications

Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power

Researchers say light-based computing could curb rising electricity demand as AI and cloud services push data centres towards higher power use.

Last month

British Business Bank backs Apposite with GBP £100m
IT Industry

British Business Bank backs Apposite with GBP £100m

The move gives UK life sciences firms a new source of scale-up capital as a funding gap has left many promising businesses short of backing.

Last month

Cera launches AI Lab with eight-figure care investment
Robotics

Cera launches AI Lab with eight-figure care investment

The new unit aims to ease pressure on strained care services by testing tools that could cut hospital use and staff shortages.

Last month

Helical raises USD $10 million to expand virtual AI lab
Robotics

Helical raises USD $10 million to expand virtual AI lab

The London biotech startup will use new funding to broaden deployments at major drugmakers, including Pfizer, and speed research decisions.

Last month

Eka Ventures raises USD $107 million for second fund
Productivity

Eka Ventures raises USD $107 million for second fund

Backers including the British Business Bank have helped lift the London firm’s assets under management to USD $200 million and support 30 startups.

Last month

Doccla AI virtual wards ease NHS backlog & admissions
Telehealth

Doccla AI virtual wards ease NHS backlog & admissions

Patients at risk of deterioration are being monitored at home as trusts seek to cut admissions and ease a 7.2 million-case backlog.

Last month

Thames Freeport names winners in Connectivity Lab trials
Productivity

Thames Freeport names winners in Connectivity Lab trials

Trials at Thames Freeport are moving AI, 5G and tracking tools into live port operations, with productivity gains of at least 25% expected.

Last month

Isle of Man names 16 finalists for health challenge
Public Sector

Isle of Man names 16 finalists for health challenge

Record demand for the island's health innovation challenge has drawn 125 entries from 25 countries, with finalists now set for live testing.

Last month

Retail abuse drives staff quits as crime hits stores
Health and safety

Retail abuse drives staff quits as crime hits stores

Staff shortages are worsening as most retailers say abuse from shoppers has pushed colleagues to quit, with incidents now routine in many stores.

Last month

Word360 launches Wondaa AI interpreter app for NHS
Data governance

Word360 launches Wondaa AI interpreter app for NHS

It could ease routine NHS conversations in over 100 languages, while keeping professional interpreters for complex and high-risk consultations.

Last month

Humber Teaching NHS Trust leads NHS App appointment rollout
Productivity

Humber Teaching NHS Trust leads NHS App appointment rollout

Patients across 11 trusts could soon check, amend or book appointments in one place as NHS England pushes more care updates into the NHS App.

Last month

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