Ireland hits record âŹ491m health tech VC investment
3 December 2025
Irish life sciences and health tech companies set a decade-high record in 2024 raising âŹ491.3 million across 89 VC deals.
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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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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.
Clinithink and AstraZeneca launch AI project for lung cancer detection
25 January 2023
Clinithink and AstraZeneca are using artificial intelligence to help detect early-stage lung cancer to improve
Nottingham University Hospitals rolls out Nervecentre EPMA
25 January 2023
The rollout of Nervecentre’s EPMA has further advanced Nottingham University Hospitals’ Digitisation Programme and is
Huma CEO says UK risks falling behind on digital health
24 January 2023
Huma CEO Dan Vahdat has warned that the NHS risks falling behind other countries on
University of Plymouth backs AI-driven digital care companion research
24 January 2023
The University of Plymouth is running a research project trialling Sentai artificial intelligence technology and
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health delivers virtual care
23 January 2023
After being implemented in response to covid, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
