Starmer sets out blueprint to turbocharge AI

By Liz Wells 13 January 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is throwing the full weight of Whitehall behind the AI industry by agreeing to take forward all 50 recommendations set out by Matt Clifford in his AI Opportunities Actio...

AI model can predict high blood pressure and related complications from ECGs

By Liz Wells 09 January 2025

An AI model can be used to predict both the risk of high blood pressure and which patients may go on to experience complications from high blood pressure using an ECG, new research reveals.

NHS Lothian gives patients access to AI physiotherapy

By Liz Wells 07 January 2025

NHS Lothian in Scotland has become the first NHS organisation in the UK to make a new AI-powered physiotherapy clinic available to patients following successful trials last year.

Researchers aiming to use AI to improve prostate cancer treatments

By Liz Wells 06 January 2025

Researchers at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, in the Wirral, are using AI to enhance the precision of radiotherapy for prostate cancer.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals AI tool helps identify hidden heart condition

By Liz Wells 02 January 2025

A new artificial intelligence tool is being used in West Yorkshire to identify people with a heart condition before they even have symptoms.

AI initiative aims to support people to stay healthy in north east London

By Liz Wells 17 December 2024

Thousands of people across North East London are set to benefit from personalised clinical coaching under a new NHS initiative that harnesses AI technology to better support those living with long-...

AI stroke brain scan readings are twice as accurate

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

New AI software can read the brain scans of patients who have had a stroke, to more accurately pinpoint when it happened and help doctors work out whether it can be successfully treated.

NHS Lothian deploys Lenus Stratify to address winter pressures

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

NHS Lothian has partnered with Lenus Health to risk stratify patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to help prioritise those at highest risk for a review.

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AI used to target frequent NHS users

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

AI is helping the NHS to predict patients at risk of becoming frequent emergency services so earlier care interventions can be made to reduce pressure on A&Es.

MHRA trials five AI technologies as part of scheme to change regulatory approach

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Five AI technologies have been selected by the MHRA for the AI Airlock, a pilot scheme to better understand how to regulate AI-powered medical devices in a way that that enables getting these types...

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Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

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Oldham, Greater Manchester£104,337 – £115,105

RECRUITER: Oldham Council

Assistant Director (Commissioning), Adult Services

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Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC