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Cambridgeshire hospitals receive up to £18m for new patient record system
Overview
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive up to £18m from NHS England to implement a new electronic patient record (EPR) system across its hospitals by 2029. The digital system will replace paper records, create single digital patient histories, and support faster clinical decision-making.
Key points
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust will receive up to £18m funded by NHS England.
- The funding will introduce a new electronic patient record (EPR) system across trust hospitals by 2029.
- Affected sites include Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke, and Stamford and Rutland hospitals.
- The system aims to reduce paper records, improve information sharing, and support faster clinical decision-making.