The NHS is notorious for using outdated software, so I'm surprised it's taken so long. We build websites for third-sector organisations who often deal with the NHS and we're only just now persuading them to drop support for Windows XP / IE8.
Yeah, I left the NHS in 2009 after much frustration in trying to implement modern(ish) replacements for various reporting systems. Every idea was discussed and watered down until what's left was neither use nor ornament.
There are many great and extremely dedicated employees but the vendor lock-in has painted them into many (disparate) corners.
