NHS image platform fights misdiagnosis in non-white patients
8 August 2025
An image library, showing how diseases appear on different skin tones, has been launched to prevent misdiagnosis for people with darker skin.
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Over-the-counter health test results accessible via the NHS App
8 August 2025
Customers can now view the results of at-home blood and DNA tests from MyHealthChecked on the NHS App, through an integration with PKB.
ChatGPT announces changes to address mental health concerns
7 August 2025
ChatGPT is changing the way it interacts with users following concerns that AI chatbots could have a negative impact on mental health.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
7 August 2025
Today’s Coffee Time includes System C announcing the acquisition of Australian health and care management tech provider MYP Technologies.
Meta found liable for using period-tracking data from Flo Health
7 August 2025
Meta has been found liable by a Californian federal court for using sensitive personal data from Flo Health to run targeted ads.
NHS to get early access to MedTech ahead of regulatory approval
6 August 2025
Manufacturers will be able to supply innovative medical devices to the NHS before obtaining full regulatory approval, under a new MHRA scheme.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals to launch AI Lab
6 August 2025
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will launch an AI Lab this year, as part of its ambition to deliver the government’s 10 year health plan.
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
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a project to bring telehealth to an island with no GP and
