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The NHS is preparing to close nearly all of its open source repositories.

HealthcareTechnologyMay 1, 2026score 3.142 posts · 1061 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the NHS's plan to close nearly all its open source repositories, which has sparked criticism and calls for public action. The issue highlights concerns about the impact of this decision on open source practices in healthcare and government.

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The NHS is preparing to close nearly all of its open source repositories.
Parent: HealthcareEntity: NHSImpact: negativeDate: May 1, 2026Target: The NHS's decision to close its open source repositories

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🆕 blog! “NHS Goes To War Against Open Source” The NHS is preparing to close nearly all of its Open Source repositories. Throughout my time working for the UK Government - in GDS, NHSX, i.AI, and others - I championed Open Source. I spoke to dozens of departments about it, wrote guidance still in use today, and briefed Ministers on why it was so… 👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/05/nhs-goes-to-war-against-open-source/ ⸻ #government #nhs #OpenSource #politics
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#government#nhs#opensource#politics
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"The #NHS is preparing to close nearly all of its #OpenSource repositories." - https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/05/nhs-goes-to-war-against-open-source/ this is utterly insane; if you are in the UK, please write to your MP explaining why this is so stupid - https://www.writetothem.com/
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#nhs#opensource