Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patientsâ views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
Alder Hey unveils online mental health platform for Liverpool and Sefton
20 October 2022
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has collaborated with Healthcare Communications and Mindwave Ventures to
NHS Providers launches programme to support ICS digital transformation
19 October 2022
NHS Providers is supporting Integrated Care Systems with their digital transformation ambitions with the launch
ORCHA announces first cohort to complete digital training
19 October 2022
ORCHA (Organisation for the Review of Care and Health) has seen its first delegates complete
Governmentâs progress with digitisation of the NHS to be assessed
18 October 2022
The governmentâs Health and Social Care Committee is to assess government progress against its pledges
Sussex Community aims to become digital leader as strategy is laid out
18 October 2022
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) has laid out its digital strategy delivery plan, with
