Movers and Shakers news roundup
12 September 2025
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes Joe Harrison’s departures from NHSE and Matthew Taylor standing down from NHS Confederation.
News
TERN Group raises $24m for AI clinical workplace platform
11 September 2025
UK-headquartered clinical AI workforce platform TERN Group has raised $24m Series A funding to deepen its partnerships with NHS trusts.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
11 September 2025
Today’s edition includes a partnership between the German Medical Institute (GMI) and Newton’s Tree plus funding for Nuffield Health.
Airedale appoints PricewaterhouseCoopers to help deliver EPR
11 September 2025
Exclusive: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has appointed professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers to help deliver its delayed EPR.
Manchester University NHS FT partners with Medtronic
10 September 2025
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is working with MedTech firm Medtronic to co-develop AI and robotic surgery solutions.
DHSC reduces annual spend on data infrastructure by £12.6m
10 September 2025
The Department of Health and Social Care has reduced its annual spending on data staff, technology and management by £12.6m since 2023/24.
Bolton NHS FT rolls out EPR to community services
10 September 2025
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out Altera Digital Health’s Sunrise EPR to its community services and outpatient departments.
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
GPs and hospitals to share patient data for single patient record
12 May 2026
NHS hospitals and GP practices will be required to share patient data under new government
Palantir to be granted ‘unlimited access’ to NHS patient data
11 May 2026
The NHS is granting staff from companies including Palantir ‘unlimited access’ to identifiable patient data
GP IT supplier Optum acquired by US equity firm TPG
11 May 2026
Optum UK, the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary that owns EMIS, has been acquired by US private
