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Archive: May 2026

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Coffee Time Briefing
19 May 2026

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Today's briefing features a blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier and an AI-imaging software platform to treat lung disease.
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Paddy Howlin, procurement solutions director at NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)
19 May 2026

NHS SBS launches £900m healthcare AI solutions framework

NHS Shared Business Services has launched a £900m framework agreement to support the procurement of AI across the NHS.
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Professor Mike Lewis, scientific director for innovation at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
18 May 2026

NIHR backs digital social care research projects with £5.4m funding

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £5.4m to nine digital social care research projects.
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18 May 2026

Networks chairs respond to NHS Modernisation Bill and SPR plans

The chairs of the Digital Health advisory panels have reacted to the NHS Modernisation Bill, including plans for a single
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Ward staff at Cumberland Infirmary shortly after North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust's (NCIC) phase 1 EPR go-live
18 May 2026

North Cumbria goes live with EPR following delay by NHSE

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) has gone live with phase one of its Alcidion electronic patient record
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15 May 2026

Diaverum launches AI-powered kidney disease education tool

Swedish renal care provider Diaverum has launched an AI health assistant designed to make kidney health education more accessible.
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15 May 2026

Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

Our latest roundup of contracts and go lives features electronic patient record (EPR) contract awards for The Access Group and
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James Murray
15 May 2026

James Murray appointed health secretary

James Murray has been appointed health secretary, replacing Wes Streeting, who announced his resignation yesterday.
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Wes Streeting
14 May 2026

Health secretary Wes Streeting resigns after losing faith in PM

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, admitting that he has “lost confidence” in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
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Coffee Time Briefing
14 May 2026

Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Today's briefing features a spike in the number of asthmatic people using combination inhalers and wearable technology for caregivers.
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