Key Takeaways
- Fordcombe Hospital in Kent has implemented Altera Digital Health’s electronic patient record system to enhance patient care.
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Wales has chosen Better for a new electronic prescribing and medicines administration system, set to go live in February 2026.
- NHS England has expanded IBM’s contract for the NHS App to £78.6 million to support additional features and enhancements.
Fordcombe Hospital Implements Electronic Patient Record
Fordcombe Hospital in Kent has officially gone live with an electronic patient record (EPR) system from Altera Digital Health, which includes an integrated patient administration system. The hospital, part of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, transitioned from private provider Spire Healthcare in April 2024 and began operations in October 2024. The EPR system was deployed in approximately six months and aims to bolster the hospital’s capacity for patient care.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Selects Better ePMA
In Wales, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has chosen Better to implement an electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system across its local hospitals. This initiative is integral to NHS Wales’ Digital Medicines Programme, designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of prescribing and medicine administration for both patients and health professionals. The contract was signed in December 2024, with plans to go live in February 2026, pending no further delays. The contract will last five years with an option for a two-year extension.
Salford Royal Hospital Rolls Out Sectra PACS
Salford Royal Hospital, part of NHS Northern Care Alliance, has launched the Sectra picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as of January 21, 2025. This new system allows radiologists and reporters to utilize a unified platform for viewing and reporting on diagnostic imaging studies, replacing the need for separate systems. The rollout will extend across Greater Manchester throughout 2025 and 2026, aiming to improve workflow efficiency and enhance patient care.
IBM’s NHS App Contract Value Increased
NHS England has raised the value of its contract with IBM for the NHS App from £52.4 million to £78.6 million. Initially awarded in 2022 for the development and maintenance of NHS App features, this recent increase of £26.2 million, announced in a contract notice on February 10, 2025, is allocated for additional features and their maintenance as part of ongoing upgrades to the app. The current contract is set to last for 48 months with a potential 12-month extension, due to expire in June 2026.
West Yorkshire ICB Launches Digital CHC Platform
West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has successfully implemented a digital continuing healthcare (CHC) platform to facilitate smoother transitions from youth to adult care. Launched on February 5, 2025, the IEG4 platform aims to streamline the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) process, which assesses eligibility for NHS CHC. This step is expected to improve how care is delivered to individuals with significant ongoing health needs as they transition into adult healthcare services.
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