Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ā
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patientsā views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge extends partnership with Epro
8 March 2023
Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust has renewed its partnership with Epro, following successful integration
icometrix and Queen Mary University explore AI tech for MS scans
7 March 2023
A collaboration between icometrix and Queen Mary University of London has been given an AI
PHA UK joins Welsh health tech startupās accelerator programme
7 March 2023
Charity PHA UK is joining Aperito’s Patient Group Accelerator Programme, to help inform the design
Explore Smart Health and Cyber Security possibilities at Rewired 2023
7 March 2023
Explore the possibilities of both Smart Health and Cyber Security in separate dedicated one-day stages
NHSE endorses new procurement route to source virtual ward systems
6 March 2023
NHS England is making a dynamic purchasing system its approved procurement route for trusts buying
