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.
Babylon Health careful of UK expansion as it loses money on ‘every member’
9 June 2022
Dr Ali Parsa said the company will be careful about further expansion of UK services
Digital Health CIOs speak out on EPR convergence and levelling up plans
9 June 2022
A number of Digital Health Networks CIO Advisory Panel members exclusively voice their thoughts on
NHS report recommends the deployment of AI educational materials for staff
9 June 2022
The development and deployment of “educational pathways and materials” for healthcare staff on the use
Tech Innovation Framework for primary care launched by NHS Digital
8 June 2022
An invitation to tender has been issued to join the Tech Innovation Framework, designed to
Gateshead Health gains Global Digital Exemplar accreditation
8 June 2022
Gateshead Health has been accredited as a 2022 digital leader with the Global Digital Exemplar
