Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
Digital Health Unplugged: May news team debrief
31 May 2022
We have a new edition to the news team debrief podcast as Hannah Crouch and
Newcastle Hospitals renews partnership with Health Call
31 May 2022
Newcastle Hospitals has renewed its contract with Health Call and will gain over 60 digital
Log my Care gains NHS accreditation as recommended supplier
30 May 2022
Log my Care has been accredited as a trusted supplier of digital care management platforms
Sherwood Forest Hospitals to study at-home digital clinic benefits
30 May 2022
Sherwood Forest Hospital’s first randomised clinical trial will assess the impact of a complete at-home
NICE recommends insomnia app as an alternative to medication
27 May 2022
An app which uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help people overcome insomnia has received
