AVT will allow us to ‘reimagine healthcare’, says England’s CCIO
12 February 2026
Ambient voice technology (AVT) is “an enabler for us truly to reimagine healthcare”, said England’s national CCIO.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 February 2026
Today’s industry insight features new AI-powered imaging tools for fibrosis and PocDoc joining a quality assurance scheme for diagnostics.
Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribing tool in hospice care
12 February 2026
Sue Ryder, a palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement charity, has partnered with Heidi to bring clinical AI into hospice care.
Digital platform launched for heart health in pregnancy research
11 February 2026
A national study involving the creation of a digital research platform has launched to improve understanding of heart disease in pregnancy.
Nottingham Hospitals EPR fully functioning after issues resolved
11 February 2026
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust now has a fully functioning electronic patient record (EPR) following last year’s critical incident.
NICE announces National HealthTech Access Programme
11 February 2026
NICE has announced details of a programme to help provide faster access to healthcare technology across England and Wales.
AI physiotherapy clinic expands across 11 NHS regions
10 February 2026
An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has expanded across 11 NHS regions to provide patients with same-day appointments for back pain.
Health innovation minister Zubir Ahmed resigns
13 May 2026
Dr Zubir Ahmed has resigned as health innovation and safety minister in protest over Prime
Repairing EPR data errors could cost NHS at least £13.5m in 2026
13 May 2026
NHS trusts in England could spend more than £13.5m in 2026 on correcting data problems
NHS CEO Salma Yasmeen to speak at Summer Schools 2026
12 May 2026
Salma Yasmeen, chief executive at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, has been confirmed
Pitchfest winner: Why the UK is falling behind on women’s health
12 May 2026
Pitchfest 2026 winner Valentina Milanova on why the UK is falling behind in women’s health
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a men’s health event at Ipswich Town Football Club and a merger
