Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
10 February 2026
Today’s briefing features a digital bedside service in Norfolk and a study on Transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for depression.
News
Exploring the interoperability conundrum
10 February 2026
This episode of Digital Health Unplugged, in partnership with BridgeHead Software, examines the hidden barriers to interoperability.
Oracle EPR go-live in Essex ‘likely to be delayed’
10 February 2026
The go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) programme in Essex is likely to be delayed, according to a board paper.
BMA calls for NHS doctors to reject using the FDP
9 February 2026
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for NHS doctors to limit usage of the federated data platform (FDP).
Ireland to begin procurement for a national electronic health record
9 February 2026
The Health Service Executive is about to begin procurement of a national electronic health record (EHR) for Ireland.
NHS productivity data to track trusts’ digital and tech adoption
9 February 2026
NHSE has set out how technology and digital innovation will be key to driving the productivity gains set out in the 10 year health plan.
Coroner calls for hospital access to GP notes after child’s death
6 February 2026
A coroner has called for hospital doctors to have electronic access to primary care medical notes, following the death of a four-year-old boy.
NHS Providers guide focuses on making best use of EPRs
20 January 2023
NHS Providers has published its sixth guide for trust leaders, based around electronic patient records
Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
20 January 2023
Digital Health’s monthly roundup covers the end of 2022 and start of 2023, and includes
Newham Council launches MyWishes end-of-life digital support platform
19 January 2023
Newham residents can now access online end-of-life planning support with a localised version of the
NHS using AI technology for first time to build hospital in Bournemouth
19 January 2023
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has announced that the new building on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Google Research and DeepMind develop AI medical chatbot
18 January 2023
A new AI-powered medical-specific chatbot developed by Google and DeepMind has shown some potential for
