Digital Health: Monthly Highlights of Contracts and Launches

Key Takeaways

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launched new Electronic Patient Records (EPR) systems after delays.
System C completed the rollout of its BadgerNet maternity platform across all NHS health boards in Wales, creating a unified digital maternity record.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust postponed its Oracle EPR system launch to ensure safe implementation, now rescheduled for June 2026.

North Cumbria Goes Live with EPR Following Delay

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) successfully launched phase one of its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system on May 12, 2026. This implementation was delayed due to an intervention by NHS England. The trust’s ten-year agreement with Alcidion, signed in February 2025, aims to improve mobile access, clinical decision-making, and patient flow through the Miya Precision EPR. NCIC expressed gratitude on LinkedIn for the support in ensuring a smooth go-live process.

York and Scarborough Launches Nervecentre EPR

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust also activated its Nervecentre EPR in May. The rollout spanned multiple locations, including hospitals in Bridlington, Scarborough, and York, as well as community healthcare sites. Key clinical areas now covered include emergency care, inpatient services, and maternity. The system was initially set to launch in early 2026 but was postponed to prioritize elective surgeries and emergency care recovery in the wake of winter pressures.

Completion of BadgerNet Maternity Rollout in Wales

System C has finalized the implementation of its BadgerNet maternity platform across Wales’ NHS health boards. This initiative, starting in early 2025, consolidates maternity information into one digital system, eliminating the need for paper notes for around 26,000 annual births. The rollout occurred from July 2025 to April 2026.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Adopt Digital Continuing Healthcare Solution

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board launched the IEG4 digital continuing healthcare (CHC) solution as part of its broader digital transformation. With about 6,200 cases integrated, the platform enhances the management of NHS-funded care, streamlining referrals, assessments, and payments. The phased rollout took place from March to July 2026 following a contract signed in December 2025.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Implements New Pathology LIMS

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust initiated a laboratory information management system (LIMS) by Clinisys to enhance the management of patient test results. The new system, which has been successfully launched for blood sciences, integrates previous services for improved diagnostic efficiency.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Delays Oracle EPR Launch

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust announced a delay in the go-live of its Oracle Health EPR system to ensure a safe and effective launch. Initially planned for spring 2025, the launch date has been pushed to June 2026 as a result of a comprehensive review addressing clinical, operational, and technical readiness. The EPR, named eCare, will replace multiple outdated systems to enhance overall service delivery.

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