Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
2 April 2026
Today’s briefing features a free digital platform built for unpaid carers in the UK and an AI-enabled platform for eating disorder services.
News
NHSE publishes fresh guidance on safe use of ambient scribes
2 April 2026
NHS England has published new guidance on the use of AI-powered ambient scribing tools in health and care settings.
Torbay and South Devon on verge of Epic EPR go-live
2 April 2026
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is rolling out an Epic electronic patient record (EPR) this week.
NHS must stop making life ‘difficult for innovators’
1 April 2026
Digital leaders have called for a more “brave” and “honest” approach to the barriers that prevent scaling of technologies.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to roll out AI-scribing
1 April 2026
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is rolling out ambient voice technology following a pilot in community and mental health services.
NHSE intervenes to delay North Cumbria EPR go-live until May
1 April 2026
NHS England has stepped in to delay the go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Government considers use of break clause in Palantir NHS contract
31 March 2026
Government figures are reported to be considering triggering a break clause in Palantir’s NHS federated data platform (FDP) contract.
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
Durham County Council connects to Great North Care Record
18 July 2022
Durham County Council has connected to the Great North Care Record, improving health and social
Phillips Ives Review will help the nursing profession to ‘think collectively’
15 July 2022
Speaking at Summer Schools 2022 in York on July 15, Natasha Phillips introduced the review,
