NHS Faces Growing Objections to FDP Programme; Industry, Parliament Weigh In

The fifth installment of Computer Weekly's FDP investigation examines mounting criticism of the NHS's FDP initiative and its supplier from stakeholders across government, Parliament, and the technology sector. The analysis distinguishes between substantive concerns and less credible objections, providing context for the contentious programme.

Why it matters: As a major public sector IT initiative facing significant scrutiny, FDP's reception signals how government digital transformation projects navigate vendor relationships and stakeholder resistance—critical for IT leaders managing similar enterprise programmes.