Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
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Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals delays EPR launch
10 March 2026
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live of its EPR system because of “sustained pressures” in the ED.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
10 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes the launch of Sword Intelligence in the UK and a partnership between VitalHub UK and CEMBooks.
Calderdale and Huddersfield achieves two HIMSS stage six awards
10 March 2026
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has achieved three HIMSS stage six validations for its use of digital, data and technology.
Royal Devon pilot to evaluate AI-scribing in emergency department
9 March 2026
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is launching a pilot to evaluate the use of AI scribing in emergency departments.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight adopts continuing healthcare platform
2 June 2026
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) has gone live with the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 June 2026
Today’s briefing features a video-on-demand interpreting service and an AI tool that can estimate a
Birmingham NHS trust to digitise over 235m patient records
2 June 2026
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and Miziac will digitise more than 235m patient record
Single patient record could cut 20,000 A&E visits a year, gov claims
1 June 2026
The government has claimed that the single patient record could prevent up to 20,000 A&E
NHS trusts lack support to manage ePMA safety risks, HSSIB says
1 June 2026
A HSSIB report has warned that NHS trusts are being left to manage digital safety
