IBM awarded £160m to transform NHS App into ‘health companion’
13 April 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth more than £160m to IBM for the supplier to support the development of the NHS App.
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AI-scribing to be rolled out across UK’s second largest dental group
13 April 2026
Dental group PortmanDentex has announced a two‑year partnership with Heidi to roll out AI-scribing software and other clinical AI tools.
NHS Scotland websites linking to adult and illegal sports content
10 April 2026
NHS Glasgow’s cyber security team is working with a GP practice after its website was linked to adult content and illegal sports streams.
AI-powered app for long-terms conditions rolled out in Warrington
10 April 2026
An AI system to help patients manage long-term health conditions is being rolled out in GP surgeries across Warrington.
Movers and Shakers news roundup
10 April 2026
This roundup includes a host of NHS England departures as well as a new national chief digital, data and technology officer.
Palantir staff being issued NHS email accounts sparks concerns
9 April 2026
Concerns are being raised by NHS staff that engineers working for US software firm Palantir have been issued NHS email accounts.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
9 April 2026
Today’s briefing features AI that detects several diseases from one blood sample and a partnership to accelerate clinical trial recruitment.
University Hospitals Plymouth pioneers smart watches for Parkinson’s
29 April 2022
University Hospitals Plymouth has worked with Plymouth University to pioneer a new way to monitor
eConsult CEO on the ICS impact on healthcare IT and the AI potential
29 April 2022
The CEO of eConsult, has spoken about what the introduction of ICSs could mean for
Movers and Shakers news roundup
29 April 2022
Our latest edition of Movers and Shakers features appointments at South West London Health &
Health and Care Bill given Royal Assent and becomes law
28 April 2022
The Health and Care Bill has become law and includes measures which are targeted at
Hertfordshire Partnership uses Green Plan to support digital transformation
28 April 2022
Hertfordshire Partnership University has unveiled its Green Plan – which includes driving digital transformation to
