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 Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
14 April 2026
Today’s briefing features Apple requiring health app developers to declare if their app is classified as a regulated medical device.
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 for Digital Health Summer Schools 2026.
Kent and Medway mental health appointments launch online
14 April 2026
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has a launched a portal to give patients 24/7 online access to their mental health appointments.
MHRA secures £3.6m to expand AI regulatory sandbox
13 April 2026
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has secured funding to expand its AI Airlock regulatory sandbox.
IBM awarded £160m to transform NHS App into ‘health companion’
13 April 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth more than £160m to IBM for the supplier to support the development of the NHS App.
AI-scribing to be rolled out across UK’s second largest dental group
13 April 2026
Dental group PortmanDentex has announced a two‑year partnership with Heidi to roll out AI-scribing software and other clinical AI tools.
UK and US strengthen partnership on MedTech regulation
8 April 2026
The MHRA is strengthening its partnership with the US FDA to support faster access to
London NHS trusts to roll out AI scribing to 20,000 clinicians
8 April 2026
Four NHS trusts in south west London will deploy ambient voice technology (AVT) from Lyrebird
BMA calls for GPs to control single patient record data
8 April 2026
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for doctors to remain in control of GP
Humber trust receives NHSE funding to lead on NHS App features
7 April 2026
NHS England has asked the Trust implement these features on behalf of 11 other trusts
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
7 April 2026
Today’s briefing features a saliva-based pregnancy test called the Lollipop and a healthcare-focused AI interpreter
