UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
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Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Partnership aims to expand access to Alzheimer’s clinical trials
20 February 2026
A partnership between Re:Cognition Health and Cera is aiming to expand access to Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative clinical trials.
Imperial College Projects wins contract to evaluate FDP
19 February 2026
Imperial College Projects has been awarded a £700,000 contract by NHS England to evaluate the Federated Data Platform (FDP).
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2026 finalists announced
19 February 2026
Eight of the most exciting digital health start-ups have progressed to the live final of Pitchfest, taking place at Rewired 2026 next month.
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
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
23 April 2026
Today’s briefing features a medical device for adults with diabetes and an investment to meet
South East GP practices face internet outages
23 April 2026
GP practices in the South East of England are experiencing network outages, affecting internet connectivity
Lewisham and Greenwich awards £52m EPR contract to Epic
22 April 2026
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has awarded a £52 million contract to Epic to supply
