Movers and Shakers news roundup
6 February 2026
This roundup features two big departures from NHS England and the appointment of a chief executive of the Health Data Research Service.
News
ORCHA and NIA partner to fast-track digital health solutions
5 February 2026
ORCHA is working with the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to fast-track digital health solutions ahead of confirmation into the programme.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 February 2026
A call for more patient self management and numerous tech upgrade programmes are featured in today’s Coffee Briefing.
NICE recommends paperclip-sized sensor to monitor heart failure
5 February 2026
A wireless sensor the size of a paperclip could transform care for people living with chronic heart failure, according to NICE.
Three more NHS CEOs confirmed as Rewired 2026 speakers
4 February 2026
A further three NHS chief executives have been confirmed as speakers at Rewired 2026, which takes place on 24-25 March at The NEC Birmingham.
AI stethoscope study published in The Lancet
4 February 2026
A study has been published in The Lancet after it found that an AI stethoscope detects serious heart conditions faster in primary care.
Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
First four regional secure data environments confirmed
8 December 2022
Four initial sites will be awarded a slice of £100 million funding by NHS England
Guy’s and St Thomas’ sign contract with Radar Healthcare
7 December 2022
Radar Healthcare has won a contract with Guy’s and St Thomas’ to consolidate existing risk
Camden Council pilot uses mobile care tech to get patients home quicker
7 December 2022
A small trial from Camden Council and Oysta is seeing medically-fit patients discharged from hospital
Baywater Healthcare treats over 7,000 patients with virtual ward service
7 December 2022
More than 7,000 patients have benefited from Baywater Healthcare’s virtual ward service which is being
System Control Centres ‘a good concept’ but challenges lie ahead
6 December 2022
Yorkshire & Humber Care Record Programme director and CIO, Lee Rickles, speaks exclusively about the
