Egos are the biggest challenge to NHS tech adoption, says Tang
9 October 2025
The biggest challenge to adopting technology in the NHS comes from leaders’ egos, according to NHSE’s chief digital information officer.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to run genetic testing study for babies
8 October 2025
More than 600 expectant parents in Sheffield have signed up for a study which will screen 100,000 babies for rare genetic conditions.
GP chatbot integration offers early alcohol advice
8 October 2025
Patients will be signposted to alcohol advice from Drinkaware through the AI Surgery Assist chatbot, used by GP surgeries across the UK.
NHSE to launch national ambient voice technologies registry
8 October 2025
NHS England is launching a national ambient voice technologies (AVT) self-certified registry for suppliers to show evidence of compliance.
AI is helping to speed clinical trial approval times, says MHRA
7 October 2025
The MHRA has introduced AI to help support clinical trial assessors to review complex data and flag potential issues for human review.Â
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
7 October 2025
Today’s edition of Coffee Time Briefing includes funding for Miiskin and BoobyBiome and the Discovery Spark business development programme.
Heidi Health raises ÂŁ48m in Series B funding to expand globally
7 October 2025
Heidi Health has announced the closing of a $65 million (ÂŁ48m) Series B funding round which will help the firm expand globally.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve
