Palantir’s NHS contract could end if others ‘can do the job better’
17 April 2026
Health minister Zubir Ahmed said that Palantir’s NHS data contract could be reconsidered if other firms “can do the job better”.
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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
17 April 2026
This roundup of contracts and go lives features multiple EPR contracts, including Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Cera launches AI lab to address global care capacity challenges
16 April 2026
Cera has launched an AI lab to develop tools aimed at improving care capacity and reducing pressure on health systems.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
16 April 2026
Today’s briefing features a Scottish Ambulance Service pilot of a volunteer responder app and a tender for a digital physiotherapy service.
NHS England investigating compromised GP websites
16 April 2026
NHS England are investigating as more NHS provider websites have been compromised and are now linking to adult content.
NHSE official warns staff over criticism of Palantir’s FDP
15 April 2026
A senior NHS official is reported to have warned staff about voicing criticism on the rollout of the federated data platform (FDP).
Liverpool University Hospitals selects Nervecentre to supply EPR
15 April 2026
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Nervecentre to supply its new electronic patient record (EPR) system.
Cost of Northern Ireland’s digital care record rises to £400m
24 April 2026
The cost of implementing a digital records system for Northern Ireland’s health trusts has soared
Sheffield introduces surgical robot to advance cancer care
24 April 2026
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has unveiled a new robotic-assisted surgery system to advance
NHSE explores home testing via NHS App for new conditions
24 April 2026
NHS England is exploring plans to enable patients to order tests, complete them and receive
Health data from UK Biobank listed for sale on Chinese website
23 April 2026
De-identified UK Biobank medical data of 500,000 participants was breached and listed for sale on
Chelsea and Westminster FDP success ‘flawed’, finds analysis
23 April 2026
A BMJ article has criticised data used to support claims about the impact of the
