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.
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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.
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
