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.
Shared care planning solution is deployed across London
24 August 2022
Led by OneLondon, London’s Urgent Care Plan has now been implemented across five integrated care
Former NHSX CEO reportedly set to join the Zoological Society of London
23 August 2022
Matthew Gould, who headed up the now disbanded NHSX, is due to be announced as
NICE recommends smartphone-linked ECG device
23 August 2022
NICE has issued its first recommendation through its through its Early Value Assessment pilot project
Advanced issues status updates on products affected by cyber-attack
22 August 2022
Advanced have issued a status update on their products affected by the cyber-attack, including its
NHS to pilot smart goggles to free up time for community nurses
20 August 2022
The NHS is trialling the use of cutting-edge high tech smart goggles that will be
