Ireland hits record âŹ491m health tech VC investment
3 December 2025
Irish life sciences and health tech companies set a decade-high record in 2024 raising âŹ491.3 million across 89 VC deals.
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Scottish refreshed Life Sciences Strategy plans to harness AI
2 December 2025
The Scottish government has published a refreshed Life Sciences Strategy, which includes harnessing new technologies such as AI.
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2 December 2025
Today’s update features a platform supporting children with diabetes and the launch of a Postpartum Mum Tracker tool.
Innovate UK launches Women in Innovation Awards 2025-26
2 December 2025
Innovate UK has launched its Women in Innovation Awards for 2025-26, offering up to 60 awardees support grants of up to ÂŁ75,000.
MHRA and NICE secure ÂŁ2m for digital mental health tech project
1 December 2025
The MHRA and NICE have secured ÂŁ2m to continue its joint work around the regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technologies.
Insufficient EPR training contributes to risk of patient harm
1 December 2025
EPR training is often not sufficient to equip staff with the knowledge needed to use systems effectively, according to a report.Â
Local digital maturity will shape the Neighbourhood Health Service
28 November 2025
The Neighbourhood Health Service must be based on local realities rather than follow a central blueprint, according to NHS digital leaders.
Kingâs College Hospital achieves HIMSS INFRAM stage six
22 April 2026
Kingâs College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has achieved HIMSS INFRAM stage six, one of only
Carea adds miscarriage support feature to maternal health app
22 April 2026
Carea has launched a digital support tool within its app to provide guidance and mental
âPostcode lotteryâ in robotic surgery access for patients, data shows
21 April 2026
NHS patients in England are facing a âpostcode lotteryâ in access to robotic-assisted surgery, analysis
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI
