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.
News
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.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals delays EPR launch
10 March 2026
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live of its EPR system because of “sustained pressures” in the ED.
Digital features in King’s College Hospital’s yearly action plan
4 May 2022
King’s College has unveiled its action plan for the year ahead, which will help tackle
Hillingdon Hospitals goes live with IMMJ’s MediViewer system
4 May 2022
The Hillingdon Hospitals has extended the use of IMMJ System’s MediViewer to digitise its patient
Coventry and Warwickshire expand virtual ward offering
4 May 2022
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is extending its current chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Torbay and South Devon go live with TPP’s SystmOne Maternity
3 May 2022
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with TPP’s SystmOne Maternity, enabling
Brain in Hand awarded NHS grant to support people with autism
3 May 2022
Brain in Hand has received nearly £400,000 which will go towards improving the way people
