Digital First Programme

Digital First is a nationally funded, transformational programme of work with a focus on delivering equal access to digital services, for all patients. The programme looks to understand challenges and inefficiencies in existing care and then collaboratively work will help to improve these issues through digital improvements. This is an evidence-based approach to digital and by working in collaboration with local organisations we can offer a positive influence on local transformation and population health.

News, stories and events

Celebrating Windrush Day

Saturday 22nd June marks Windrush Day – 76 years since the HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks in Essex. The arrival of the Windrush generation is closely linked to the NHS, which was created just two weeks after the Empire Windrush’s arrival. The Windrush generation, both then and today, has played a crucial role in […]

20 Jun 2024
Information on the Synnovis cyber attack

On 3 June, Synnovis, a pathology laboratory which processes blood tests on behalf of a number of NHS organisations, primarily in South East London, was the victim of a cyber attack. For the latest updates on this, please see this dedicated NHS England website. You can also see the latest impact statement here. The site […]

20 Jun 2024
The many benefits of data-led prioritisation

On 12 June, the latest in our series of 20:20 innovation webinars was on “Data Led Prioritisation – tackling inequities and inequalities”, showcasing an exciting project that uses data to prioritise patients clinically and address health inequalities. This innovative approach aims to prioritise patients using data, facilitate clinical decisions, free up clinicians’ time, reduce bias […]

13 Jun 2024