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26 February 2026
Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.
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NHSE awards ÂŁ33.6m digital vaccinations services contract
26 February 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth ÂŁ33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.
GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research
26 February 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.
NHS England cyber chief to step down from role
25 February 2026
Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.
Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions
25 February 2026
Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.
NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.Â
Interim CEO Simon Bolton to leave NHS Digital after merger in January
14 November 2022
NHS Digital’s interim CEO Simon Bolton has announced that he will not remain as part
ORCHA study supports use of digital health interventions
14 November 2022
A joint study from ORCHA and Spanish academics has found that the majority of physicians
South London and Maudsley cuts blood test results wait times
14 November 2022
South London and Maudsley mental health trust has partnered with ReStart on a new antipsychotic
SEC Ambulance Service disrupted by significant IT issues
11 November 2022
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is continuing to suffer âsignificant IT system issuesâ, but
Industry news in brief
11 November 2022
The latest Digital Health News industry roundup covers a collaboration for Kooth, the benefits of
