Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
Liverpool University Hospitals names Softcat as new device partner
14 September 2022
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a new device contract to Softcat, to
DigitalHealth.London launches new evidence data bootcamp
13 September 2022
DigitalHealth.London is taking applications for its new bootcamp designed for companies seeking support and guidance
Lancashire and South Cumbria pioneer drones for pathology deliveries
12 September 2022
NHS providers in Lancashire and South Cumbria are trialling drone technology for pathology sample deliveries
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
