Patients to sign up for trials via NHS App under new Cancer Plan
4 February 2026
Patients will be able to take part in clinical trials through the NHS App, as part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
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RCGP calls for Scottish government to improve GP IT systems
3 February 2026
More than half of GPs in Scotland say that their software is not fit for purpose, according to a member survey by RCGP Scotland.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
3 February 2026
Today’s Coffee Briefing includes a contract for digital mental health firm Kooth and a report on the rise of radiology-linked legal claims.
Scotland’s women’s health plan highlights innovation as ‘pivotal’
3 February 2026
The Scottish government has pledged that innovation will have a “pivotal role” in ensuring women have access to the best quality care.
NHS Scotland supplier Capgemini to sell ICE-linked subsidiary
2 February 2026
French tech firm Capgemini, which provides IT services to NHS Scotland, will sell its US subsidiary following backlash over its work with ICE.
NHS England CDIO Ming Tang announces departure
2 February 2026
Ming Tang, interim chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at NHS England, has announced that she will leave her role in April.
NHS trusts’ IT spend rises by 9% to £4.1bn in 2025
2 February 2026
Total IT spend by NHS trusts reached £4.1bn in 2025, an increase of 9% from 2024, according to analysis by Future Health Intelligence.
Cohort for 2022 NHS Innovation Accelerator announced
6 April 2022
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) has announced the 10 innovators who will receive support to
Herefordshire and Worcestershire implement Alcidion’s Miya Flow
5 April 2022
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is implementing Alcidion’s Miya Flow technology –
Cardiff University develops AI tool to detect Type 1 diabetes in childhood
5 April 2022
Cardiff University has developed and researched an AI tool that can predict which children may
Peppy Health expands its digital services for women
4 April 2022
Peppy Health has announced it is expanding its Women’s Digital Health Service for employees in
ORCHA unveil digital health training programme for NHS staff
4 April 2022
The Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA) has unveiled a digital
