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.
NHS Scotland set for transformation with new collaboration
14 September 2022
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed which will help transform NHS Scotland through the
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
