NIHR backs digital social care research projects with £5.4m funding
18 May 2026
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £5.4m to nine digital social care research projects.
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Networks chairs respond to NHS Modernisation Bill and SPR plans
18 May 2026
The chairs of the Digital Health advisory panels have reacted to the NHS Modernisation Bill, including plans for a single patient record.
North Cumbria goes live with EPR following delay by NHSE
18 May 2026
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) has gone live with phase one of its Alcidion electronic patient record (EPR).
Diaverum launches AI-powered kidney disease education tool
15 May 2026
Swedish renal care provider Diaverum has launched an AI health assistant designed to make kidney health education more accessible.
Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
15 May 2026
Our latest roundup of contracts and go lives features electronic patient record (EPR) contract awards for The Access Group and Epic.
James Murray appointed health secretary
15 May 2026
James Murray has been appointed health secretary, replacing Wes Streeting, who announced his resignation yesterday.
Health secretary Wes Streeting resigns after losing faith in PM
14 May 2026
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, admitting that he has “lost confidence” in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
FDP ‘being held back by a lack of clarity from the centre’
26 March 2026
The FDP is delivering benefits but is being held back by a lack of clarity
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
26 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes Microsoft’s rollout of an AI health assistant in the US and a
Digital health staff will be expected to gain professional registration
26 March 2026
NHS England is to set an “expectation” that staff working in digital healthcare are members
FemTech startup announced as Rewired Pitchfest 2026 winner
26 March 2026
FemTech firm Daye has been announced as the winner of Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2026
NHS Innovation Accelerator announces 2026 fellows at Rewired
25 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) welcomed its latest intake of fellows at a launch event
