Microsoft launches ambient AI assistant to the NHS
4 September 2025
Microsoft has launched an AI assistant to the NHS which captures clinical conversations to draft documentation and automate follow-up tasks.
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Major NHS AI-scribe trial shows ‘transformative’ patient benefits
4 September 2025
Great Ormond Street Hospital will roll out AI-scribe technology, following a major NHS trial which showed “transformative” benefits.
AI stethoscope detects three heart conditions in 15 seconds
3 September 2025
An AI stethoscope has allowed doctors to pick up heart conditions in 15 seconds, giving GPs a quick and simple tool to spot problems earlier.
Devon and Cornwall hospitals go live with digital pathology solution
3 September 2025
Two NHS trusts in Devon and Cornwall have gone live with a digital pathology solution to enable faster cancer diagnosis.
Welsh Nursing Care Record live across inpatient wards
3 September 2025
The Welsh Nursing Care Record (WNCR) is now live across all eligible inpatient wards across 58 hospitals in Wales.
Cheshire trusts face productivity issues following EPR go-live
2 September 2025
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS FT and East Cheshire NHS Trust are experiencing issues with productivity following the launch of a joint EPR.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 September 2025
This Coffee Briefing includes a new radiography app, a podcast on cybersecurity and Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s transformed cardiac care.
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
NHSE to move away from open source over AI security concerns
5 May 2026
NHS England has restricted access to some of its open source code to strengthen security
Outdated IT systems increasing GP workload, RCGP finds
1 May 2026
Outdated and poorly connected IT systems are increasing GP workload pressures, a Royal College of
