Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
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
