Many NHS trusts in England reject Palantir patient-data platform

Summary

Many NHS trusts in England are rejecting or abandoning Palantir’s patient-data platform, with freedom of information responses indicating that some consider existing systems equal or better. The Guardian says some health bodies credit the platform with improving waiting-list management and surgery scheduling, while others trialled it and returned to old systems.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that many NHS trusts in England are rejecting or abandoning Palantir’s patient-data platform, while some say it has helped manage waiting lists and schedule surgeries.