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.
Novo Nordisk and Abbott partner to enhance diabetes support
17 November 2022
A collaboration between Novo Nordisk and Abbott is enabling people with diabetes to view and
Uncertainty surrounds digital funding of NHS England levelling up scheme
16 November 2022
Funding of NHS Englandâs levelling up scheme is looking increasingly uncertain ahead of Thursdayâs crunch
Booking Covid jabs on NHS App coming this month says health secretary
16 November 2022
Health secretary Steve Barclay has revealed that there are some big updates coming this month
NHS Forth Valley deploys Morse EPR App for mobile working
16 November 2022
NHS Forth Valley has equipped its community workers with Cambric Systems’ Morse EPR, to support
Scarborough care home and BT trial smart tech to boost care support
15 November 2022
BT is working with a Scarborough care home to fit smart sensors to residents’ homes
