Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patients’ views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
Devon and Cornwall Care Record goes live on Orion Health platform
23 December 2022
The Devon and Cornwall Care Record has gone live on Orion Health’s Amadeus platform, improving
Industry news in brief
23 December 2022
This Digital Health News industry roundup covers the expansion of a collaborative staffing bank and
Graphnet digital ReSPECT plan receives accreditation
22 December 2022
Graphnet has worked closely with Resuscitation Council UK to gain accreditation for its digital version
Mid and South Essex ICS roll-out CardMedic communication app
22 December 2022
CardMedic is to be rolled out by Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System to
Cera trials AI voice assistant to reduce hospital admissions
20 December 2022
Cera is aiming to keep more patients out of hospital by trialling Siri for Care,
