Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 February 2026
This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data Research Service.
News
ORCHA and NIA partner to fast-track digital health solutions
5 February 2026
ORCHA is working with the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to fast-track digital health solutions ahead of confirmation into the programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 February 2026
A call for more patient self management and numerous tech upgrade programmes are featured in today’s Coffee Briefing.
NICE recommends paperclip-sized sensor to monitor heart failure
5 February 2026
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could transform care for people living with chronic heart failure, according to NICE.
Three more NHS CEOs confirmed as Rewired 2026 speakers
4 February 2026
A further three NHS chief executives have been confirmed as speakers at Rewired 2026, which takes place on 24-25 March at The NEC Birmingham.
AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
28 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a methodology for testing medical mattresses and research into how brains are
System C completes BadgerNet maternity rollout in Wales
28 May 2026
System C has completed the rollout of its BadgerNet maternity platform across all seven NHS
NIA and Alzheimer’s Society partner to bolster dementia innovation
27 May 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator and Alzheimer’s Society have launched a partnership to support promising dementia
York and Scarborough goes live with Nervecentre EPR after delay
27 May 2026
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with its Nervecentre electronic
Fixing patient flow in healthcare
26 May 2026
Alcidion’s Paul Deffley and Tracy McClelland join Jordan Sollof to discuss why patient flow is
