NHS Digital Academy

Our mission is to empower all NHS staff to develop the digital skills needed to enable the best possible healthcare services.

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We are proud to be supporting #HETT26 event at ExCeL London! Join us for this digital health transformation event on 29-30th September to enjoy 2 full days of free CPD accredited educational sessions, interactive activities, and networking opportunities: https://t.co/ijarcr9lYg

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HSJ's top 50 most influential people in NHS tech, 2026

Congratulations to our Deputy Director, James Freed, listed as one of the HSJ’s most influential people in tech this year! He very much sees this as a collective win. Read his post. https://t.co/Fv4yPNbo5m

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Microsoft have launched more Copilot training for the NHS focusing on AI agents. Join NHS colleagues for a live 90 minute fast-paced, practical session on Microsoft 365 Copilot agents. Register here, dates in June: https://t.co/HoSWzptVvC

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Check out our May newsletter out now! https://t.co/zHxglQTHC6

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From virtual mistakes to real-world safety: Dr Laura Eastwood’s Topol Fellowship journey into VR transfusion training. Read her story https://t.co/O3r3CaBTBI

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AI Ambassador Network bite size learning

James Freed, our Deputy Director launched the first monthly bite size learning at the AI Ambassador Network session on 6 May on Governance and Ethics in AI. Catch up on demand. Join here: https://t.co/IIRjomzq8Z

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News of a re-name for our partner, now the Skills Development Network for Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). A more inclusive identity with the same mission, supporting skills development across the NHS and wider health system.

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Check out the up and coming Lunch & Learns series faciliated by the Skills Development Network to support the professionalisation of the Digital, Data and Technology workforce. Book via the DSDN website here:https://t.co/B1u7pU457o

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When Sherryl Chatfield, Clinical Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapist talks about her Topol Fellowship, she says 'it’s still in progress'. Read her inspiring story here: https://t.co/6ggVy3IFfO

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New self-guided agile & product learning!

We have launched a new set of free, self-guided courses to help colleagues across health and care build confidence in agile ways of working, continuous improvement, and effective digital team practices. https://t.co/huP6v3CkJw

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Last chance to apply for Cohort 9 of the Digital Health Leadership Programme!

Applications for Cohort 9 of the Digital Health Leadership Programme close on Thursday 30 April (midday). https://t.co/nzUsGYMg1S

Attend an application support webinar: https://t.co/BJjiO2UgWV

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Check out our April newsletter just published!

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Driving digital delivery with research-backed confidence

Hear from Nina Schmidt-Marino, Digital Health Leadership Programme (DHLP) alumnus on how her confidence and credibility were built through being on DHLP to ultimately improve digital adoption. https://t.co/MxzlnMb9kn

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Digital skills development scheme brings enhanced confidence in digital literacy

Dawn Grant, Healthcare Support Worker development lead for NHSE shares the successes a development scheme brought to digital confidence of NHS Healthcare Support workers!
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Allowing the Topol Fellowship project to become what it needs to be.

When Sherryl Chatfield, Clinical Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapist, talks about her Topol Fellowship project, she’s quick to say that it’s still in progress! https://t.co/6ggVy3IFfO

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Applications open for Cohort 9 of our Digital Health Leadership Programme!

Information about the programme, as well as details on how to apply, is available on the Digital Academy website. https://t.co/nzUsGYMg1S

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HFMA events: Delivering value with digital technologies 16-20 March 2026
This series of webinars will explore how to leverage technology to deliver high quality value based healthcare that aligns with NHS's financial priorities. HFMA partners only. https://t.co/16rCFHcLvu

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Following the success of the first cohort of the NHS Cyber Security Apprenticeship scheme, Sept 2025, the Cyber Profession is inviting Expressions of Interest for the second cohort of the L4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship starting Sept 2026. https://t.co/M4jilv3Rpl

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Safe by design: Making the right thing the easy thing

Yvette Khozam, Digital Health Leadership alumni / Chief Pharmacy Information Officer shares her insights as a clinical informatics leader who has led digital deployment across a range of settings.https://t.co/ltjdk53U5R

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Cohort 9 of our Digital Health Leadership Programme anticipated to commence in Sept 2026.

Recruitment likely mid-March 2026. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up abreast of updates. https://t.co/PqSCUBskyS