Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 April 2026
Today’s briefing features news about guidelines for AI in social care and funding for a virtual AI biotech lab.
News
People want reform of AI regulation in healthcare but not overhaul
21 April 2026
Concerns about safety, oversight and liability are shaping public attitudes to the regulation of AI in healthcare, according to the MHRA.
Buckinghamshire trust signs System C deal for AI-scribing in EPR
21 April 2026
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has signed a contract with System C to implement AI-scribing through its electronic patient record.
AI tool allows a million patients to book appointments via NHS App
20 April 2026
An AI triage tool has been integrated into the NHS App, allowing more than a million patients to book appointments directly with clinicians.
NHS App ‘not improving patients’ views on NHS admin’
20 April 2026
The NHS App is failing to improve how patients perceive NHS administration despite rising adoption, according to The King’s Fund.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys signs contract to deploy Access EPR
20 April 2026
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with The Access Group to implement its Rio Evo EPR.
Cheshire neighbourhood care model reduces A&E attendances
17 April 2026
A data-driven neighbourhood care programme across eight care communities in Cheshire East has reduced A&E attendances by up to 48%.
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2022 finalist profile: Sweatcoin
12 May 2022
Sweatcoin, an app that rewards users if physical activity goals are met, are the focus
Three more bursary programmes launched for Summer Schools 2022
11 May 2022
Digital Health is pleased to announce that we have launched three more bursary programmes for
Dartford and Gravesham set for anaesthesia and emergency EPR modules
11 May 2022
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has selected an anaesthesia solution and emergency EPR module to
Hampshire Hospitals signs 10-year deal with GE Healthcare
10 May 2022
Hampshire Hospitals and GE Healthcare have signed a 10-year Radiology Managed Service agreement which will
Northamptonshire Care Record goes live in first pilot areas
10 May 2022
Northamptonshire Care Record has commenced its go-live in pilot areas to support the modernisation of
