Two technologies tackling brain injury awarded £3m NIHR funding
10 July 2025
Two medical technologies tackling brain injury have received a share of £3m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Somerset launches electronic treatment escalation plans
9 July 2025
Somerset has launched a feature which enables patients to record their care preferences within the region’s shared care record.
Neighbourhood Health Service scheme to roll out from September
9 July 2025
The UK government has initiated the rollout of new neighbourhood health services, aiming to bring NHS care closer to home.
Birmingham Community Healthcare flags cyber security risk
9 July 2025
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has flagged an exposed vulnerability that could lead to a cyber attack.
Augmented reality mental health crisis training app developed
8 July 2025
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT and Teesside Uni have co-developed an augmented reality mental health crisis simulation training app.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
8 July 2025
Find out more about two new PAS launches and the news that all babies born in the UK could have their DNA mapped within the decade.
NHS spending £230m annually on paper patient records
8 July 2025
New analysis by Future Health Intelligence has found that the majority of NHS trusts still spend large sums to maintain paper medical records.
GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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
