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.
999 callers who use British Sign Language encouraged to use new app
3 November 2022
999 callers who are hearing-impaired can now use a newly launched app to connect to
The Kingâs Fund interoperability report highlights relationships and technology
3 November 2022
A report by The Kingâs Fund has highlighted the importance of relationships and technology for
NHS report calls for artificial intelligence training for all staffÂ
2 November 2022
A report from NHS AI Lab and HEE is recommending that all healthcare staff working
Applications open for DigitalHealth.London Launchpad programme
1 November 2022
DigitalHealth.London has opened applications to their Launchpad programme for the next generation of digital health
West Midlands Digital Innovators Skills Programme is launched
31 October 2022
The West Midlands Academic Health Science Network has welcomed its latest cohort to its Digital
