Digital First Programme

Digital First is a nationally funded, transformational programme of work with a focus on delivering equal access to digital services, for all patients. The programme looks to understand challenges and inefficiencies in existing care and then collaboratively work will help to improve these issues through digital improvements. This is an evidence-based approach to digital and by working in collaboration with local organisations we can offer a positive influence on local transformation and population health.

News, stories and events

Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday days – how to get the help you need

25-26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026

08 Dec 2025
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW): 18-24 November

Keep antibiotics working!

11 Nov 2025
Synnovis cyberattack update, 10 November 2025

In June 2024, Synnovis, an organisation that provides pathology services to a number of NHS organisations (including in south east London), was targeted by a criminal cyber-attack. This incident is no longer causing disruption to patient appointments or services. Following the attack, work has been undertaken to identify and understand the data that was stolen […]

10 Nov 2025