NHS Covid app: Contact alerts hit new high in run-up to Christmas
The number of exposure notifications exceeded the levels of the summer ‘pingdemic’, figures show
NHS app to suggest ‘healthier alternatives’ for parents
Technology will enable users to scan barcodes
Digital NHS Covid pass to be offered to 12- to 15-year-olds in ‘early 2022’
Youngest cohort to be offered the vaccine can currently obtain a hard-copy letter
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Scotland’s deputy first minister reported to statistics authority over Covid rate claims
Labour asks UKSA to investigate media statements made by John Swinney
Covid tests: UKHSA signs potential £18m long-term deal for supply chain platform
Public health agency retains Accenture on deal that could run until mid-2024
DHSC picks £50m long-term IT partner to support cloudy future
DXC to replace Atos as core supplier
EXCL: Government buys £700k software to monitor death threats against ‘high-profile individuals’ involved in vaccine rollout
DHSC claims it will not ‘tolerate harassment of staff’
Why are many more PCR tests coming back void?
The rate of inconclusive results tripled between summer and autumn, while some patients have reported receiving notice of void results that were then rescinded. PublicTechnology investigates.
‘Reform is top of the list for 2022’ – Whitehall COO Chisholm
Civil service operations chief discusses his priorities for the year ahead
Tech and data teams win Civil Service Awards
Digital and data units from HMPO and the DfT are among the winners
Parliament backs vaccine passports despite 100-strong Tory rebellion
MPs vote through the use of Covid passes
Test and Trace scheme brings in £8m partner to support digital leadership
Contract with Axiologik seeks help with ‘delivering digital and technology capability’
Website runs out of LFD test packs as users face online queues for booster-booking
Surge in demand for jabs and tests follows PM’s statement to the nation on Sunday night
Public-health agency to integrate Covid secondary infection data into national database
UKHSA looks to ‘automate and expand production of data’
Scotland to accept negative test results as alternative to vaccine passport
Citizens will be able to display email or text confirmation of LFD test
NHS Covid Pass to be rolled out to 12- to 15 year-olds
Minister promises documentation will be available via digital and non-digital routes
NHS Test and Trace: Deloitte and Accenture win £100m in long-term software and support deals
Contracts could run until 2025
Sturgeon points to growing importance of data in policy design
Scottish Government first minister cites crucial role played by information and analysis in supporting pandemic response
Government app to offer Wulfrunians cinema tickets and shopping vouchers for eating their greens
West Midlands city to work with DHSC on pilot of new tech platform
Government data-sharing blueprints to be introduced by end of FY22
New governance framework is currently being assessed across government
NHS Digital and NHSX to be merged into NHS England
Leaders of technology units say that subsumption will accelerate transformation and enable consistent messaging
Scotland will not extend vaccine passports to pubs, restaurants and theatres
Government also announces that negative tests will be accepted at large events and nightclubs
NHS Covid app: local features and boosting uptake among ‘under-represented communities’ cited as key to autumn plan
Test and Trace strategy and delivery document sheds light on plan to use technology to help citizens ‘navigate their way through life with Covid-19’
Suppliers chosen for £250m NHS patient communications framework
Procurement vehicle selects 29 firms across nine lots