Across October 2026, healthcare technology developments continued to focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and connecting patient information, with the aim of reducing administrative pressures across clinical services.
Among the announcements were the introduction of AI-supported breast cancer detection, new electronic patient record technology for specialist eating disorder services, and expanded digital interpreting across NHS hospitals.
AI and digital diagnostics
GenesisCare introduces AI software to support earlier breast cancer detection: GenesisCare is preparing to introduce Lunit’s INSIGHT Breast Suite, becoming the first UK provider to bring the mammogram AI software into clinical use.
The technology will automatically assess breast density and identify suspicious areas in mammogram images, providing radiologists with additional information to support diagnosis. Every mammogram will continue to be reviewed by two radiologists, with clinical decisions remaining clinician-led.
Intuitive reaches 10,000 robotic-assisted lung biopsy procedures in Europe: Intuitive has announced that clinicians across Europe have performed more than 10,000 procedures using its Ion endoluminal system since receiving CE marking in 2023.
The robotic-assisted bronchoscopy technology uses a shape-sensing catheter to navigate narrow airways and reach small or difficult-to-access lung nodules for biopsy, supporting the diagnosis of suspected lung cancer.
Digital patient records and healthcare administration
Qyire launches specialist electronic health record for eating disorder services: Qyire has launched a purpose-built electronic health record designed to bring clinical documentation and physical health monitoring together for specialist eating disorder teams.
The system includes structured clinical documentation, automated Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) scoring, physical health monitoring, outcome measures and care plan management.
It is designed to support multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, community and day-care services.
Alcidion unveils new patient administration system: Healthcare technology company Alcidion has launched Miya Patient Administration, a new system designed to connect administrative processes with clinical workflows.
Built on the company's Miya platform, the system brings together patient referrals, waiting lists, bookings and admissions, giving staff greater visibility of patient journeys and helping prioritise administrative tasks. It also uses AI-supported workflows to reduce manual data entry and improve operational coordination.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals introduces Digital First patient communications: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a programme making digital communications through the NHS App and text messages the default for most patient letters and updates.
The Trust has emphasised that the programme is not digital-only, with paper communications remaining available for patients who need or prefer them.
Dedalus launches ORBIS PAS across UK and Ireland: The software company Dedalus has launched ORBIS PAS, a new web-based patient administration system designed to help NHS and HSE organisations improve patient flow, reduce administrative burden and strengthen operational performance. The system is designed to help NHS and HSE organisations improve patient flow, reduce administrative burden and strengthen operational performance.
Aide Health and Alexion launch free AI-note taking app to support those living with rare diseases: Aide Health and Alexion, which now operates as Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, is working with UK digital health technology company Aide Health to make a free AI-note taking app called Mirror available for two years’ of free access on Apple App Store and Google Play.
Mirror is designed to give patients a record they can revisit after an appointment and share with relatives, carers or other clinicians, with the aim of reducing the need to repeatedly explain their medical history.
Connected care and patient communication
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust delivers 50,000 minutes of video interpreting: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has passed 50,000 minutes of video interpreting since beginning a Trust-wide rollout of an on-demand service in partnership with language services provider Dals.
More than 2,500 interpreting sessions have been delivered across 46 languages, with an average connection time of 22 seconds.
The service is available around the clock through tablets and desktop devices, with maternity services emerging as its biggest user, particularly during labour and emergency caesarean sections.
The technology has also improved access to less commonly available languages, with successful requests for Vietnamese interpreters increasing from 66% to 100%.
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust utilises GP Connect integration with TVS Care Record: Emergency Department clinicians at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust are now using TVS Care Record to enable clinicians across Surrey and the wider Thames Valley and Surrey region to securely access relevant information from multiple health and care organisations.
Laboratory and healthcare data technology
Clinisys introduces document intelligence capabilities for laboratories: Laboratory informatics provider Clinisys has expanded its Laboratory Solution (CLS) platform with document intelligence capabilities designed to make unstructured laboratory information easier to capture, search and manage.
The technology uses optical character recognition, automated classification, metadata extraction and indexing to convert information from documents, reports, images and requisitions into structured data.
FPT awarded place on UK Government’s G-Cloud 15 framework: FPT, the globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam, has been awarded a place on the UK Government’s G-Cloud 15 framework.
The framework is the official list of vetted technology providers for the public sector. The listing allows six of FPT’s services to be procured directly across public bodies, including NHS trusts and integrated care boards, without having to run a lengthy tender process.
Patient Safety
Medway NHS Foundation Trust introduces a fire safety digital system created by BIS Consult: The Medway NHS Foundation Trust has worked with data experts BIS Consult to launch a strategic tool that brings together fire risk assessment information. The tool will help the Trust examine fire assessments collectively and have a better estate-wide approach to things such as cabling issues.
