Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
10 February 2026
Today’s briefing features a digital bedside service in Norfolk and a study on Transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for depression.
News
Exploring the interoperability conundrum
10 February 2026
This episode of Digital Health Unplugged, in partnership with BridgeHead Software, examines the hidden barriers to interoperability.
Oracle EPR go-live in Essex ‘likely to be delayed’
10 February 2026
The go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) programme in Essex is likely to be delayed, according to a board paper.
BMA calls for NHS doctors to reject using the FDP
9 February 2026
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for NHS doctors to limit usage of the federated data platform (FDP).
Ireland to begin procurement for a national electronic health record
9 February 2026
The Health Service Executive is about to begin procurement of a national electronic health record (EHR) for Ireland.Â
NHS productivity data to track trusts’ digital and tech adoption
9 February 2026
NHSE has set out how technology and digital innovation will be key to driving the productivity gains set out in the 10 year health plan.
Coroner calls for hospital access to GP notes after child’s death
6 February 2026
A coroner has called for hospital doctors to have electronic access to primary care medical notes, following the death of a four-year-old boy.
AI-scribing to be rolled out across UK’s second largest dental group
13 April 2026
Dental group PortmanDentex has announced a twoâyear partnership with Heidi to roll out AI-scribing software
NHS Scotland websites linking to adult and illegal sports content
10 April 2026
NHS Glasgow’s cyber security team is working with a GP practice after its website was
AI-powered app for long-terms conditions rolled out in Warrington
10 April 2026
An AI system to help patients manage long-term health conditions is being rolled out in
Movers and Shakers news roundup
10 April 2026
This roundup includes a host of NHS England departures as well as a new national
Palantir staff being issued NHS email accounts sparks concerns
9 April 2026
Concerns are being raised by NHS staff that engineers working for US software firm Palantir
