Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
Derby and Burton appoints its first chief digital information officer
12 September 2022
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has appointed its first chief digital information officer, the
Movers and Shakers news roundup
9 September 2022
The latest edition of Movers and Shakers includes appointments at University Hospitals of Derby and
New Hive EPR powered by Epic goes live across Manchester Uni NHS FT
8 September 2022
A new electronic patient record (EPR) called Hive, powered by software company Epic, has gone
Rachel Dunscombe joins the Dedalus Group as chief industry advisor
8 September 2022
Dedalus Group has named Rachel Dunscombe as chief industry advisor, where she hopes to drive
Thérèse Coffey appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
7 September 2022
Thérèse Coffey has been appointed as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care by
