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NHS England - Transformation Directorate

AI in imaging

The NHS AI Lab is supporting the research and innovation of new AI screening technologies for health and social care.

  • What we do

    What is our role in developing artificial intelligence solutions for health screening? How is this helping the NHS workforce and public health and care?

  • How we work

    Learn more about our trustworthy use of health data and how we are engaging with public and professionals to progress our work.

  • How to get involved

    Find out how to contribute or access chest imaging data and the ways in which you can collaborate on our programmes.

How to get involved

  • To contribute data or request access to the NCCID, follow the relevant links on our NCCID webpage.
  • To provide feedback or advice on our programmes of work, visit NHS AI Lab: Get involved.
  • If you would like further information, please contact the NHS AI Lab Imaging team at imaging@nhsx.nhs.uk.

Read more about our work

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Case study: Setting standards for testing AI

This blueprint assessment process is a valuable example of the quality testing that needs to take place for all AI algorithms designed for health and care.

Case study: SMART box

As part of a programme to boost data collection to the National COVID-19 Chest Imaging Database, a new SMART box delivers regional data with one simple installation.

How patient data is used in the NCCID

There is huge value in the use of patient data to enable innovation in healthcare. This is how we are safeguarding patient data.
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Engaging with you about the NCCID

A summary of the workshops and engagement behind the development of our projects.

Related pages

The NHS AI Lab

The NHS AI Lab roadmap