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.
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
Propel@YH Boot Camp announces Nordic cohorts
26 January 2023
The digital healthcare accelerator programme, Propel@YH, has unveiled the eight Nordic companies who will be
NHS Digital expands its online cybersecurity awareness toolkit
26 January 2023
The NHS Digital Keep I.T. Confidential toolkit has been expanded with resources to help organisations
Start-ups and scale-ups shortlisted for Rewired Pitchfest 2023 named
26 January 2023
Twenty-three of the hottest digital health start-ups and scale-ups have been shortlisted for Digital Health
