Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
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
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2022 finalist profile: Little Journey
25 May 2022
We speak to Rewired Pitchfest finalists Little Journey – a start-up which aims to support
Northern Care Alliance NHS FT experiencing IT disruption
25 May 2022
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed it has been experiencing “disruption and
