News, answers and
practical guidance.
Clinical safety, healthcare AI, NHS deployment and Spheno Labs updates in one organised place. Start with the topic blocking your next decision.
Current thinking.
Who is a healthcare AI expert currently?
A current, citable answer about NHS-facing clinical AI expertise, with a defined scope and links to supporting evidence.
Read the article →DCB 0129, DCB 0160 and DTAC.
Plain-English guidance for healthtech suppliers and NHS teams, followed by a direct route to CSO support.
DCB 0129 explained
Applicability, safety evidence, hazard management and maintenance.
ComparisonDCB 0129 vs DCB 0160
Manufacturer and deploying-organisation responsibilities.
ExplainerWhat is a CSO?
The role, accountability, evidence and sign-off in plain English.
RequirementsWho can be a CSO?
Registration, training, authority and relevant clinical judgement.
2026 guideDTAC explained
The five assessment areas and evidence suppliers should prepare.
Route mappingDCB 0129 vs medical device
How clinical safety and medical-device duties fit together.
Scope, price and provider selection.
Hire a Clinical Safety Officer
Choose between fixed work, independent review and ongoing support.
PricingWhat does a CSO cost?
Published package, hourly and retainer routes.
Selection guideChoose a DCB 0129 consultant
Questions to ask before appointing a provider.
DeliverablesClinical Safety Case Report
CSCR, hazard log, CRMF and traceable supporting evidence.
Ongoing supportNamed CSO retainer
Change review, hazard-log custody and post-go-live governance.
ProcurementDTAC clinical safety support
Prepare the named-CSO and safety evidence buyers expect.
Validation, governance and NHS deployment.
Healthcare AI consultant
Clinician-led product, evidence and deployment support.
ValidationValidate clinical AI
Claims, reference standards, limitations and monitoring.
GovernanceHealthcare AI governance
Accountability, assurance, oversight and post-go-live control.
Clinical safetyAI and SaMD safety
DCB 0129 support for clinical AI and suitable SaMD teams.
Medical deviceAI medical-device route
Intended purpose, classification, evidence and safety alignment.
Selection guideChoose an AI consultant
Clinical credibility, evidence quality and deployment questions.
Company and product updates.
Public pages explain positioning, safety boundaries and partnership routes without publishing proprietary product logic.
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