Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patients’ views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
NHS website registers 500% increase in visits for heat exhaustion advice
19 July 2022
The NHS website saw a massive increase in visits to its page on heat exhaustion
Norfolk Community Health and Care expands remote monitoring service
19 July 2022
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is supporting newly diagnosed heart failure patients by
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells expand patient flow platform
19 July 2022
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is enhancing strategic capacity planning by expanding its care
Yorkshire and Humber AHSN launches fourth accelerator programme
18 July 2022
The Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network is calling for applications from early-stage SMEs
West Middlesex University uses VR to support women with pregnancy loss
18 July 2022
West Middlesex University Hospital is supporting women who have experienced a loss early in their
