Scottish refreshed Life Sciences Strategy plans to harness AI
2 December 2025
The Scottish government has published a refreshed Life Sciences Strategy, which includes harnessing new technologies such as AI.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
2 December 2025
Today’s update features a platform supporting children with diabetes and the launch of a Postpartum Mum Tracker tool.
Innovate UK launches Women in Innovation Awards 2025-26
2 December 2025
Innovate UK has launched its Women in Innovation Awards for 2025-26, offering up to 60 awardees support grants of up to ÂŁ75,000.
MHRA and NICE secure ÂŁ2m for digital mental health tech project
1 December 2025
The MHRA and NICE have secured ÂŁ2m to continue its joint work around the regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technologies.
Insufficient EPR training contributes to risk of patient harm
1 December 2025
EPR training is often not sufficient to equip staff with the knowledge needed to use systems effectively, according to a report.Â
Local digital maturity will shape the Neighbourhood Health Service
28 November 2025
The Neighbourhood Health Service must be based on local realities rather than follow a central blueprint, according to NHS digital leaders.
One in four UK patients using AI and social media for health info
28 November 2025
One in four UK patients (24%) are turning to AI and social media for help in understanding their health, according to survey results.
Electronic Prescription Service fulfils one billion items a year
15 February 2023
The Electronic Prescription Service is now responsible for fulfiling 95% of all prescription requests, with
Frimley Health launches getUBetter app for musculoskeletal patients
15 February 2023
Frimley Health has launched getUBetter, a new app to help patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries
Doctor Now announces partnership with digital diagnostic firm Tachmed
14 February 2023
A new partnership has been formed between Tachmed and Doctor Now, which will see the
14k staff at NHS trust in Liverpool have personal details mistakenly shared
14 February 2023
Nearly 14,000 staff at Liverpool’s main hospital trust had their personal information, including salaries, accidentally
Digital Health Unplugged: A chat with Misbah Mahmood
13 February 2023
Misbah Mahmood, deputy chief midwifery information officer at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, chats to
