Some of the latest innovations in healthcare, including Nuffield Health’s investment in technology, GenesisCare expands its adaptive radiotherapy network and neurodiversity innovations. 

Nuffield Health invests in latest technology

Nuffield Health, Britain’s largest not-for-profit independent hospital provider, has invested £1 million in AI-enabled CT systems at its Derby and Edinburgh hospitals with the Revolution Ascend CT system from GE HealthCare.

Along with the full refurbishment of the diagnostic suites, this will contribute to each hospital’s diagnostic capacity, which together offer more than 100,000 diagnostic imaging tests a year, including for conditions such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal issues, and neurological conditions.

“With the NHS under sustained pressure and waiting lists at record levels, we have the capacity and the desire to do more. This investment in our diagnostic services will further enable us to work alongside our colleagues in the NHS to deal with rising waiting lists,” said Arthur Stephen, Nuffield Health’s chief medical officer and orthopaedic surgeon at Derby Hospital. 

Elsewhere, Nuffield Health Wessex, which serves NHS and private patients across Hampshire, Dorset and the southern counties, is rolling out the latest mammography technology. It includes 3D screening, giving a clearer view while using the same low radiation dose as a 2D scan, making the experience more accurate and less invasive.

All of the investments are part of a broader collaboration with GE HealthCare, which will see Nuffield Health invest £200 million in the latest AI-enabled diagnostic imaging technology across its UK hospital network.

GenesisCare expands its adaptive radiotherapy MR Linac network

Independent specialist cancer care provider GenesisCare UK has expanded its adaptive radiotherapy network and launched its third MR Linac in Guildford, Surrey. 

Since the Oxford launch of their MR-linac service in 2019, GenesisCare has treated more than 2,000 patients, making them the most experienced provider of this cutting-edge treatment in the UK.

The radiotherapy technology adjusts radiation delivery in real-time to match the individual patient’s anatomy, enhancing tumour control while minimising side effects. This is particularly important for complex cancers such as inoperable pancreatic, lung and abdominal tumours, as well as simultaneous treatment of multiple secondary tumours. 

The treatment also allows clinicians to deliver repeat radiotherapy for recurrent cancers, providing patients with a safe and effective alternative to chemotherapy, hormone therapy and surgery.

“Adaptive radiotherapy represents a transformative advancement in cancer treatment,” said Sheena Khanduri, chief medical officer at GenesisCare. “By using the technology’s ability to provide live images of both the tumour and normal tissue, we can create a new treatment plan every day based on the patient’s anatomy.” 

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust to improve foetal wellbeing assessment

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has installed ultrasound reporting software ViewPoint 6 to improve foetal wellbeing assessment across the Trust’s maternity services and to help significantly reduce stillbirths. 

The software officially went live in May this year and enables sonographers to capture, graph and document foetal biometric data in a single digital report that’s integrated into the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. 

The implementation was a complex, cross-departmental collaboration involving obstetrics & gynaecology, radiology, maternity, IT services, and project teams supported by HNC. 

Neurodiversity centre in Swansea

The Neuropathways Centre, created by health and wellbeing organisation Health is One, is opening in Swansea, with services available across South Wales. It provides assessment, diagnosis and tailored support plans for neurodivergent children, adults, and families. 

The centre provides comprehensive support for neurodevelopmental needs, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and sensory processing challenges. Services include diagnosis, counselling, and post-diagnostic care, alongside specialist input for additional learning needs such as speech and language development. 

“We know that health is not just about symptoms. It’s about how people feel, function and connect with the world around them,” said Emma Davies, a director at Health is One. “By working in close partnership with families, schools, and local services, we’re building a more inclusive and responsive system of support.” 

Dr Julian launches ADHD pre-screen consultations

Dr Julian, which provides tele and virtual health solutions to care providers, has launched a digital ADHD pre-screen consultation service to help employers, occupational health teams and NHS partners fast-track access into specialist services for individuals showing signs of ADHD. Delivered by clinicians with specialist training and extensive experience in ADHD and neurodiversity, each 60-minute session provides a tailored clinical consultation, an outcome report, and clear next-step recommendations for further assessment and treatment. The diagnostic services are aligned with the NHS Gold Standards of Care. 

“ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence are often missed or misunderstood, especially in the workplace,” said Julian Nesbitt, NHS GP and founder of the platform. “This service offers employers faster access to specialist insight and gives individuals the clarity and direction they need, at a time when early understanding can make all the difference.”