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.
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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.
NHS App reaches 30 million sign-ups milestone by 4th anniversary
30 September 2022
Four years after launch, the NHS App has hit 30 million sign ups and registered
Industry news in brief
30 September 2022
This Digital Health News industry roundup includes the launch of a global AI network to
Mersey Care to pioneer integrated health and social care solution
29 September 2022
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is aiming to be the first trust to go live
Digital Health Unplugged: A chat with 35 under 35 – Part One
29 September 2022
After a two-month break the Unplugged Podcast returns as Jordan Sollof chats with the first
PRSB awards its first Quality Mark for conformance with core info standard
28 September 2022
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has awarded its first quality mark for conformance to
