Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
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Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals delays EPR launch
10 March 2026
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live of its EPR system because of “sustained pressures” in the ED.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
10 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes the launch of Sword Intelligence in the UK and a partnership between VitalHub UK and CEMBooks.
Calderdale and Huddersfield achieves two HIMSS stage six awards
10 March 2026
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has achieved three HIMSS stage six validations for its use of digital, data and technology.
Royal Devon pilot to evaluate AI-scribing in emergency department
9 March 2026
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is launching a pilot to evaluate the use of AI scribing in emergency departments.
CQC compliance toolkit launched to support private health clinics
15 April 2026
Semble has launched a ‘CQC Companion’ toolkit to help private healthcare providers prepare for inspections
£1.5m FemTech fund launched under Women’s Health Strategy
15 April 2026
A £1.5 million FemTech challenge fund will be launched as part of the government’s renewed
DHSC invests in scanning and diagnostic equipment for CDCs
14 April 2026
The government is investing in scanning and diagnostic equipment for 36 new and expanded Community
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
14 April 2026
Today’s briefing features Apple requiring health app developers to declare if their app is classified
NICE speakers confirmed for Digital Health Summer Schools 2026
14 April 2026
Two speakers from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have been confirmed
