Movers and Shakers news roundup
8 May 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features a new chief executive for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
News
GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards digital-first booking systems.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for a wound assessment app.
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services to GP practices across the UK.
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Dr Melanie Iles appointed interim NHS England CCIO
22 February 2023
NHS England has appointed an internal candidate, Dr Melanie Iles, as the first female national
Jump wins NHS England contract to develop carbon engagement tool
22 February 2023
Jump has been awarded a ÂŁ690,000 contract from NHS England to develop a healthcare-specific carbon
Inhealthcare creates 20 new tech jobs to meet growing NHS demand
21 February 2023
In order to meet rising demand for its remote patient monitoring services, Inhealthcare is creating
Royal Bournemouthâs BEACH awards healthcare communications contract
21 February 2023
The BEACH building at the Royal Bournemouth hospital has selected Ascom to provide its healthcare
St Helens and Knowsleyâs tech use allowing staff more time with patients
21 February 2023
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed how the use of innovative
