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 â
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 governmentâs National Cancer Plan.
NHS Englandâs national CCIO Prof Jonathan Benger moves to NICE
29 November 2022
Prof Jonathan Benger, national CCIO at NHS England, is to become the new chief medical
Mid and South Essex to support integrated care with HealthTrust Europe
29 November 2022
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has gained a commercial procurement partner in HealthTrust
National data guardian says suppliers must share NHS core values
28 November 2022
NHS national data guardian Dr Nicola Byrne has advised national policymakers that they should ensure
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust launches virtual assistant with IBM
28 November 2022
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is today launching a new intelligent virtual assistant with
Salesforce introduces new innovations for Patient 360 for Health
28 November 2022
Salesforce is helping to lower costs for healthcare organisations and improve patient care with the
