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.
Up to half a million pounds of funding available for NHS digital projects
27 May 2022
NHS organisations can bid for funding of up to £500,000 to support the delivery of
Movers and Shakers news roundup
27 May 2022
May’s edition of Movers and Shakers features plenty of appointments across a number of organisations
Phillips Ives review to look into digital readiness of nurses and midwives
26 May 2022
The aim of the Phillips Ives review is to ensure that nursing and midwifery workforce
PRSB launches campaign to champion About Me information sharing
26 May 2022
PRSB is supporting patient-centred care and improving care standards with its campaign #CareAboutMe, promoting the
University Hospitals Plymouth emergency department goes digital
26 May 2022
University Hospitals Plymouth is adding new modules to its EPR at Derriford Hospital’s emergency department
