Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
1 July 2025
This edition includes a closer look at concerns on the UK’s approach to regulating AI in healthcare and digital support for unpaid carers.
News
Cost of NI patient record system rises to £360m
1 July 2025
The cost of the encompass digital records system for Northern Irish health trusts is now expected to reach £360m.
AI system to identify unsafe care ‘before it becomes a tragedy’
30 June 2025
An AI early warning system is being developed, as part of the 10 year health plan, to automatically identify safety concerns across the NHS.
All-female line-up of Digital Health advisory panel chairs elected
30 June 2025
An all-female line-up of Digital Health Networks advisory panel chairs has been elected for the first time.
The NHS 10 year health plan: What do we know so far?
30 June 2025
As the publication of the 10 year health plan approaches, Digital Health News editor Tammy Lovell takes a look at what we know so far.
NHS App could offer AI-driven mental health support
27 June 2025
Patients will get better access to mental health support through the NHS App under the NHS 10 year health plan, the DHSC has announced.
Scotland’s Digital Front Door app launch ‘may be underwhelming’
27 June 2025
Scotland’s version of the NHS App will only be available to dermatology patients in one area initially, the government has confirmed.
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
Northampton General Hospital begins digital medical records project
8 June 2022
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has started a major project to digitise its medical records
