Exploring the interoperability conundrum
10 February 2026
This episode of Digital Health Unplugged, in partnership with BridgeHead Software, examines the hidden barriers to interoperability.
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Oracle EPR go-live in Essex ‘likely to be delayed’
10 February 2026
The go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) programme in Essex is likely to be delayed, according to a board paper.
BMA calls for NHS doctors to reject using the FDP
9 February 2026
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for NHS doctors to limit usage of the federated data platform (FDP).
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.Â
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.
NHS AI scribe rollout should include national oversight, report finds
3 June 2026
The rollout of AI scribes across the NHS should be accompanied by national oversight, according
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 â
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
