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.
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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.
Clinicians must lead on AI in healthcare, say medical bodies
6 February 2026
UK medical bodies have issued a joint statement calling for expert clinicians to be at the forefront of the AI healthcare revolution.
Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 February 2026
This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data Research Service.
ORCHA and NIA partner to fast-track digital health solutions
5 February 2026
ORCHA is working with the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to fast-track digital health solutions ahead of confirmation into the programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 February 2026
A call for more patient self management and numerous tech upgrade programmes are featured in today’s Coffee Briefing.
How digital enables neighbourhood health
31 March 2026
In this podcast episode at Rewired 2026, Ben Hampshire and Dr Rowan Sil explore how
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
31 March 2026
Today’s briefing features AI designed to diagnose childhood sleep apnoea and a multilingual virtual assistant
Experts caution against ‘snake oil’ claims in AI research
31 March 2026
Many big tech firms are over-promising and under-delivering on AI, warned health data experts at
National NHS chief digital, data and tech officer appointed
30 March 2026
Rob Thompson has been appointed chief digital, data and technology officer across the Department of
Cheshire trusts optimising shared EPR following go-live
30 March 2026
East Cheshire NHS Trust and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are continuing to optimise
