NHS England removes claim of 137 trusts using Palantir AI system

What happened

NHS England removed a statement from its website that said 137 hospital trusts were benefiting from Palantir's AI health data platform. This action followed reports that at least 29 trusts had limited or no use of the system. The Office for Statistics Regulation is now reviewing the accuracy of NHS England's claims about the platform's adoption. The Palantir contract, worth £330 million, is under scrutiny as some groups call for its termination and for a more open approach to health data.

Key details

• Palantir's contract with NHS England is valued at £330 million.
• At least 29 hospital trusts reported limited or no use of Palantir's system.
• The Office for Statistics Regulation is reviewing NHS England's claims.
• The original list of 137 trusts was removed after external investigation.
• Unions and campaign groups have called for the contract to end and for an open health data platform.

Why it matters

Hospital trusts, NHS staff, and patients are directly affected by how health data is managed and by which companies handle sensitive information. The removal of the claim and the ongoing review mean NHS England faces increased scrutiny over the transparency and effectiveness of its technology contracts. Trusts may need to reassess their use of the Palantir system, and decision-makers must address calls for greater openness and possibly consider alternative data solutions.