Movers and Shakers news roundup
8 May 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features a new chief executive for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
News
GP online bookings causing isolation for older people, finds study
7 May 2026
Research suggests older people are being excluded from GP services due to the shift towards digital-first booking systems.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
7 May 2026
This week’s briefing features Holland & Barrett’s partnership with Phlo and an awards nod for a wound assessment app.
French firm Doctolib acquires GP IT supplier Medicus
7 May 2026
French HealthTech firm Doctolib has acquired Medicus, aiming to bring improved technology, AI and services to GP practices across the UK.
Digital tools key to improve patient flow in the NHS, report says
6 May 2026
Digital tech should be used to support whole-system patient flow rather than simply improving bed management, Public Policy Projects states.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals uses AI to detect skin cancer faster
6 May 2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun using AI with the aim of detecting skin cancer earlier.
Lincolnshire Partnership chooses Portasana PEP
5 May 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Portasana Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) to improve digital access.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital CEO to leave post for health tech company
2 August 2022
Caroline Shaw will be leaving The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust to
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole replace data warehouse
1 August 2022
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is replacing its data warehouse, with Insource as
NHS England launches remote monitoring initiative for heart failure
1 August 2022
NHS England is seeking early adopters for its Managing Heart Failure @Home scheme which will
Amazon to buy One Medical for approximately £3.3bn
29 July 2022
One Medical makes it easier for patients to schedule their appointments, renew prescriptions and ultimately
ORCHA research identifies privacy issues with period tracking apps
29 July 2022
Research from ORCHA has revealed privacy flaws with period tracker apps – with 84% sharing
