Egos are the biggest challenge to NHS tech adoption, says Tang
9 October 2025
The biggest challenge to adopting technology in the NHS comes from leaders’ egos, according to NHSE’s chief digital information officer.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to run genetic testing study for babies
8 October 2025
More than 600 expectant parents in Sheffield have signed up for a study which will screen 100,000 babies for rare genetic conditions.
GP chatbot integration offers early alcohol advice
8 October 2025
Patients will be signposted to alcohol advice from Drinkaware through the AI Surgery Assist chatbot, used by GP surgeries across the UK.
NHSE to launch national ambient voice technologies registry
8 October 2025
NHS England is launching a national ambient voice technologies (AVT) self-certified registry for suppliers to show evidence of compliance.
AI is helping to speed clinical trial approval times, says MHRA
7 October 2025
The MHRA has introduced AI to help support clinical trial assessors to review complex data and flag potential issues for human review.Â
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
7 October 2025
Today’s edition of Coffee Time Briefing includes funding for Miiskin and BoobyBiome and the Discovery Spark business development programme.
Heidi Health raises ÂŁ48m in Series B funding to expand globally
7 October 2025
Heidi Health has announced the closing of a $65 million (ÂŁ48m) Series B funding round which will help the firm expand globally.
New breast cancer screening units to be directed to areas most at need
12 January 2023
The government has pledged to invest in 29 new NHS breast cancer screening units, along
Nobi smart lamp set to monitor vital signs thanks to radar technology
12 January 2023
An upgrade to the Nobi smart lamp means as well as AI-powered fall detection is
Huma acquires specialised clinical research company Alcedis
12 January 2023
Alcedis has been acquired by Huma, with the combined company offering a one-stop shop for
Person Centred Software launch Smart Cups to tackle dehydration
11 January 2023
The UKâs leading provider of digital care management systems, Person Centred Software, has launched Smart
Ascension-Q secures ÂŁ250,000 in pre-seed funding round
11 January 2023
Cloud-based clinical trials platform Ascension-Q has gained ÂŁ250,000 in pre-seed funding to help expand the
