NHS AI and robot pilot to help detect lung cancer sooner
27 January 2026
NHS England has launched an AI and robot pilot to help spot lung cancer sooner, with fewer invasive tests for suspected cancer patients.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing
27 January 2026
Today’s briefing features North Lincolnshire Council rolling out System C platforms, including its Liquidlogic education case management.
Why the NHS needs a single patient record to prepare for the AI era
27 January 2026
In this episode of Digital Health Unplugged, Charlotte Refsum of TBI explains the importance of a single patient record in the age of AI.
Concerns mount over NHS software supplier’s links with ICE
27 January 2026
Concerns are mounting over links between NHS federated data platform (FDP) supplier Palantir and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sonia Patel to step down as NHS England CTO
26 January 2026
Sonia Patel, chief technology officer for NHS England, is leaving to take up the role of interim government CTO for a fixed 12-month term.
Government bid to end âpostcode lotteryâ for cancer-detecting tech
26 January 2026
The government is investing in technology and AI to spot cancers earlier in a bid to end the postcode lottery of care for cancer patients.
Royal Bolton trials AI to improve accuracy of Downâs syndrome test
26 January 2026
Researchers used AI to improve the accuracy of a test that identifies if a baby has a high chance of being born with Downâs syndrome.
Largest EPR implementation programme in UK already reporting benefits
15 March 2023
Medication administration incidents have significantly reduced following the go live of an EPR at the
NHS’ supply chain security 15-20 years behind other sectors says Huggins
15 March 2023
Following the 2022 Advanced cyber attack, Phil Huggins has revealed that the NHS supply chain’s
NHS shouldnât use tech risks fear to avoid embracing innovation – Ferris
15 March 2023
The health service needs to ensure that fear of the risks of technological innovation donât
UK has unique opportunity to share data and improve populationâs health
14 March 2023
Innovative data sharing between the NHS and high street pharmacy could deliver a leap forward
AI regulatory framework and workforce training key priorities says Cushnan
14 March 2023
A clearer regulatory framework and better health workforce training will help speed use of AI
