GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards digital-first booking systems.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for a wound assessment app.
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services to GP practices across the UK.
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
5 May 2026
Today’s briefing features a project to bring telehealth to an island with no GP and software for AI-assisted colonoscopies.
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
Birmingham and District use virtual waiting room to maintain patient safety
23 November 2022
Birmingham and District GP Emergency Room was able to keep patients safe when a cyber
Sonrai Analytics secures investment from US firm Eckuity
22 November 2022
Sonrai Analytics has secured funding from Eckuity and plans to use the money to diversify
Ipswich Hospital advances stroke care thanks to tech partnership
22 November 2022
A partnership between Visionable and Brainomix is delivering high-quality stroke care for Ipswich Hospital with
HEE launches VR app for nurses to experience prison healthcare settings
21 November 2022
Health Education England (HEE) has launched an app that uses virtual reality (VR) technology to
