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 ☕
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 government’s National Cancer Plan.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge launch world’s first digital surgery clinic
6 October 2022
The first digital surgery clinic tackling the NHS surgery backlog is being launched at Barking,
CDIO becomes interim CEO at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
6 October 2022
Group chief digital information officer, Andy Callow, is now acting as interim CEO after Simon
Yorkshire and Humber AHSN announce cohorts for Accelerator programme
5 October 2022
Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network’s has launched the latest edition of its digital
West Midlands Integrated Care System collaborates with InterSystems
5 October 2022
Hundreds of social care providers in the West Midlands will soon be connected thanks to
First Pitchfest winner TestCard strikes a deal with Roche
4 October 2022
TestCard’s app ClearScreen will be added to Roche’s cobas pulse system’s open digital ecosystem, improving
