Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
News
RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s women’s health plan highlights innovation as ‘pivotal’
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
NHS Scotland supplier Capgemini to sell ICE-linked subsidiary
2 February 2026
French tech firm Capgemini, which provides IT services to NHS Scotland, will sell its US subsidiary following backlash over its work with ICE.
NHS England CDIO Ming Tang announces departure
2 February 2026
Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at NHS England, has announced that she will leave her role in April.
NHS trusts’ IT spend rises by 9% to £4.1bn in 2025
2 February 2026
Total IT spend by NHS trusts reached £4.1bn in 2025, an increase of 9% from 2024, according to analysis by Future Health Intelligence.
Inhealthcare collaborates on data sharing project for Humber and Yorkshire
30 January 2023
A subscription model from Inhealthcare is being used in the Yorkshire and Humber Care Record
Government plans 500% expansion of virtual wards
30 January 2023
The government is aiming to scale up virtual wards, with an ‘ambition’ to treat up
Wellola’s patient communication platform to go live in Birmingham
30 January 2023
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is set to go live with Wellola’s Portasana patient
Industry news in brief
30 January 2023
This Digital Health News industry roundup includes news of a Series B funding round for
Better data collection could improve patient safety in surgical procedures
27 January 2023
A whitepaper from Proximie has highlighted the patient safety issues the NHS is experiencing and
