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Digital Health Unplugged

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NHS
Single Patient Record
NHS Innovation Accelerator
Artificial Intelligence
10-Year Health Plan
Federated Data Platform
Neighbourhood Health Service
Digital Exclusion
Patient Flow
AI In Healthcare
Dorset
NHS App
Prevention and Public Health
Epic Systems
Interoperability
Ambient Voice
Alcidion
Diversity and Inclusion
Digital Mental Health Technologies
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Digital Health News podcast on all things IT and digital technology in the NHS

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes123Founded6 years ago
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In the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged, host Jordan Sollof is joined at NHS ConfedExpo 2026 by Dr Peter Thomas and Kate Warriner for a deep dive into the proposed NHS single patient record (SPR).

The government’s NHS Modernisation Bill in... more

Host Jordan Sollof is joined in the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged by Alcidion’s Paul Deffley and Tracy McClelland to discuss patient flow and why getting it right is essential for safety, efficiency and patient experience.

Deffley, UK m... more

Winning the Rewired Pitchfest 2026 competition has put women’s health in the spotlight, but Daye’s founder Valentina Milanova tells Digital Health Unplugged that the UK is still "falling behind" on care, research and investment.

In the latest podcas... more

This special report from Digital Health Unplugged explores whether the NHS’s shift to digital is improving access to healthcare or creating new barriers.

The government’s 10 year health plan sets out a move towards a ‘digital by default’ service, wi... more

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Peter Thomas
Director of Digital Development and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Episode: The Single Patient Record: revolutionising care or rewriting trust?
Kate Warriner
Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: The Single Patient Record: revolutionising care or rewriting trust?
Paul Deffley
UK Managing Director and Chief Medical Officer at Alcidion
Alcidion
Episode: Fixing patient flow in healthcare
Tracy McClelland
Chief Clinical Information Officer at Alcidion
Alcidion
Episode: Fixing patient flow in healthcare
Valentina Milanova
Founder and CEO of Women's Health Startup Day
Women's Health Startup Day
Episode: Pitchfest winner: Why the UK is falling behind on women’s health
Will Monaghan
Chief Digital Information Officer at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust / University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
Episode: Rolling out the FDP and AVT at scale
Rowan Sil
CCIO at Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS
Episode: How digital enables neighbourhood health
Ben Hampshire
Regional Director at Optum
Optum
Episode: How digital enables neighbourhood health
Mindy Simon
Co-Director of the NHS Innovation Accelerator
NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA)
Episode: Why NHS innovation stalls

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Jordan Sollof
Host of Digital Health Unplugged
Tammy Lovell
Host of Digital Health Unplugged

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#166
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Apple Podcasts
#71
Ireland/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts
#102
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#152
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How digital enables neighbourhood health
Q: But what problems is that model trying to fix that maybe the current system hasn't been able to solve?
The model aims to base services around the patient and their needs, reduce handoffs between partners, integrate social care, voluntary sector, and family into a cohesive care plan, and address waiting lists and mental health gaps by focusing care where the patient lives.
The case for NHS-owned, open software
Q: Do you think insourcing development within the NHS is the right path, and how could in-house teams change the economics of software for the NHS?
In-house development can dramatically reduce costs by removing private sector margins, enable open-source strategies, and align output with NHS needs. Building internal capability plus open-source practices could lead to a snowball effect as more Trusts adopt shared open-source components.
The case for NHS-owned, open software
Q: What do you think about NHS open-source policy being removed from the NHS England site and the claim that they now follow government-wide open-source standards?
The response is a placeholder; it hides a bigger problem—the NHS open-source landscape is still poor. There should be clear redirection to current policies if content is moved, and the lack of proper redirects signals neglect rather than alignment with Gov.UK standards.
Digital Health Unplugged: Jennifer Dixon on the 10 year health plan
Q: could ranking trusts through league tables foster innovation or hinder progress?
She suggests league tables are reductionist and can be harmful if used to punish; instead, combine metrics with qualitative assessments and softer information while avoiding a one-size-fits-all score.
Digital Health Unplugged: Jennifer Dixon on the 10 year health plan
Q: what past lessons should be considered with implementing a single patient record and interoperability?
She points to NP-FIT lessons, arguing against excessive central control and emphasizing bottom-up interoperability requirements paired with central coordination to avoid repeating past failures.

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What is Digital Health Unplugged about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A UK-focused health tech podcast examining how digital systems, data sharing, and new policies shape NHS care. Episodes frequently host NHS IT leaders, clinicians, and policy experts to unpack topics like single patient records, open source software, AI in healthcare, digital inclusion, and large-scale EPR rollouts. The show blends practical implementation insights with strategic perspectives on governance, procurement, and workforce change, often highlighting real-world case studies from trusts and national programs. A standout theme is the ambition to connect disparate data and care settings while balancing safety, patient empowerment, and equity, making it a go-to for listeners who want actionable takeaways on how digital health technolo... more

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2. Kate Warriner
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5. Valentina Milanova
6. Will Monaghan
7. Rowan Sil
8. Ben Hampshire

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