Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
Birmingham Womenâs and Childrenâs uses portable phototherapy blankets
25 November 2022
Phototherapy blankets are being used at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s to help treat premature babies
Industry news in brief
25 November 2022
This Digital Health News industry roundup includes funding to trial gaming and AI tech to
Aide Health secures $1.2m funding to support long-term conditions
24 November 2022
Aide Health has received $1.2m funding just months after its digital platform was trialled in
Norfolk and Waveney care homes pilot improves dementia care
24 November 2022
A care home pilot tasked with improving dementia diagnosis and support has been successful and
Middlesex University leads training course on working with robots
23 November 2022
A new online training course for healthcare professionals, led by Middlesex University, is teaching students
