RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s women’s health plan highlights innovation as ‘pivotal’
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
NHS Scotland supplier Capgemini to sell ICE-linked subsidiary
2 February 2026
French tech firm Capgemini, which provides IT services to NHS Scotland, will sell its US subsidiary following backlash over its work with ICE.
NHS England CDIO Ming Tang announces departure
2 February 2026
Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at NHS England, has announced that she will leave her role in April.
NHS trusts’ IT spend rises by 9% to £4.1bn in 2025
2 February 2026
Total IT spend by NHS trusts reached £4.1bn in 2025, an increase of 9% from 2024, according to analysis by Future Health Intelligence.
Northamptonshire shared care record on track for £1m in savings
2 February 2026
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board’s shared care record programme is on track to deliver more than £1 million in savings.
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
King’s College Hospital achieves HIMSS INFRAM stage six
22 April 2026
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has achieved HIMSS INFRAM stage six, one of only
