UK web provider failure disrupts NHS GP practices
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
NHS England warned GP practices about risks to patient data and service continuity after Schappit Ltd, which operates as Silicon Practice, entered administration. The company served around 500 practices in England, and some reported website and digital service outages.
Key points
- Schappit Ltd entered administration in October.
- Silicon Practice provided websites, online bookings and digital consultations.
- NHS England asked practices to preserve patient history and manage backlogged requests.
- Practices were told to keep alternative contact routes available while systems are restored.
- The alert focuses on data availability and integrity risk, not a confirmed breach.
Why it matters
The incident shows how dependent healthcare services can be on third-party digital providers. It also highlights the operational and data-protection challenges that arise when those services fail abruptly.
Original headline: “Falla de proveedor web en Reino Unido alerta sobre los datos de pacientes de médicos de cabecera”
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