DHSC invests in scanning and diagnostic equipment for CDCs
14 April 2026
The government is investing in scanning and diagnostic equipment for 36 new and expanded Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
14 April 2026
Today’s briefing features Apple requiring health app developers to declare if their app is classified as a regulated medical device.
NICE speakers confirmed for Digital Health Summer Schools 2026
14 April 2026
Two speakers from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have been confirmed for Digital Health Summer Schools 2026.
Kent and Medway mental health appointments launch online
14 April 2026
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has a launched a portal to give patients 24/7 online access to their mental health appointments.
MHRA secures £3.6m to expand AI regulatory sandbox
13 April 2026
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has secured funding to expand its AI Airlock regulatory sandbox.
IBM awarded £160m to transform NHS App into ‘health companion’
13 April 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth more than £160m to IBM for the supplier to support the development of the NHS App.
AI-scribing to be rolled out across UK’s second largest dental group
13 April 2026
Dental group PortmanDentex has announced a two‑year partnership with Heidi to roll out AI-scribing software and other clinical AI tools.
Portsmouth Hospitals trials AI application for lung cancer detection
6 July 2022
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is using the Sectra Amplifier Service to trial an AI
Steve Barclay appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6 July 2022
Former chief of staff at Number 10 Steve Barclay has been appointed as Prime Minister
Sajid Javid resigns as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
5 July 2022
Sajid Javid announced his resignation on Twitter in July 5 and posted a copy of
Revealed: The finalists of the 2022 Digital Health Awards
5 July 2022
The best and brightest digital leaders from across the healthcare landscape have been recognised as
Chemotherapy drone trial announced as NHS celebrates 74 years
5 July 2022
Chemo will be flown directly from a pharmacy at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust to
