Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
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.
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.
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
