NICE recommends paperclip-sized sensor to monitor heart failure
5 February 2026
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could transform care for people living with chronic heart failure, according to NICE.
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Three more NHS CEOs confirmed as Rewired 2026 speakers
4 February 2026
A further three NHS chief executives have been confirmed as speakers at Rewired 2026, which takes place on 24-25 March at The NEC Birmingham.
AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s women’s health plan highlights innovation as ‘pivotal’
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
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
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
9 April 2026
Today’s briefing features AI that detects several diseases from one blood sample and a partnership
Dementia Trials Accelerator welcomes first participants into clinics
9 April 2026
The Dementia Trials Accelerator has welcomed its first participants into clinics, a key milestone in
