AWS outage causes disruption to patient care across NHS sites
21 October 2025
Exclusive: An AWS outage is believed to have caused disruption to patient care at around 10 NHS sites using Oracle systems.
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Overarching AI regulation expected by mid 2026, says MHRA chief
21 October 2025
The MHRA is aiming to set out a framework for the regulation of AI by the middle of 2026, confirmed Lawrence Tallon, chief executive.
North East and Yorkshire trial app to help patients quit smoking
20 October 2025
Patients in the North East and Yorkshire are being offered a digital app to help them quit smoking as part of a pilot scheme.
Intuitive opens UKâs largest robotic-assisted surgery training centre
20 October 2025
Intuitive has opened its new UK and Ireland headquarters which includes the UKâs largest da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery training centre.
NHSE awards ÂŁ45m contract to advance preventative healthcare
20 October 2025
NHSE has awarded a ÂŁ45m contract to strengthen digital capabilities for preventative healthcare in line with the 10 year health plan.
Aide Health launches AI scribing tool for patients
17 October 2025
UK startup Aide Health has launched an AI scribing tool to summarise consultations for patients, to provide a record of medical advice.
The Menopause Network launches digital platform for midlife care
17 October 2025
The Menopause Network has launched a platform for healthcare professionals and patients, with the aim of improving midlife care.
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
