Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
26 February 2026
Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.
News
NHSE awards £33.6m digital vaccinations services contract
26 February 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth £33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.
GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research
26 February 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.
NHS England cyber chief to step down from role
25 February 2026
Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.
Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions
25 February 2026
Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.
NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh use online booking for blood tests
23 June 2022
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh is using software from Dedalus to enable patients to book their
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough support exercise app for mental health
22 June 2022
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust’s charity, Head to Toe, has provided funding for a
Leeds Teaching Hospitals welcomes Nordic healthcare platform
22 June 2022
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is collaborating with Var Healthcare to shape the former’s knowledge database for
‘Clinical satnav’ for doctors should become a mainstream part of the NHS
21 June 2022
A report explores why providing better computerised advice for routine medical decisions will save lives
EDM Healthcare Consulting joins PRSB Standards Partnership Scheme
21 June 2022
EDM Healthcare Consulting has signed up to the PRSB Standards Partnership Scheme to support the
