Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
5 August 2025
Today’s coffee time includes a new biosecurity centre, a study on the benefits of AI scribes and Nuffield Health’s new mammography tech.
News
AI physio clinic more than halves NHS back pain waiting list
5 August 2025
An AI-powered physiotherapy clinic has more than halved waiting lists for back pain in its first large-scale deployment in England.
Powys Teaching Health Board rolls out digital tool for health visitors
4 August 2025
Powys Teaching Health Board has rolled out a digital tool to support health visitors with decision making and care planning.
UK Biobank data and AI help predict early onset of diseases
4 August 2025
A study has developed an AI method to predict the early onset of 38 age-related diseases through analysis of UK Biobank data.
NHS Humber Health partners with DrDoctor to launch digital tools
4 August 2025
NHS Humber Health Partnership has partnered with DrDoctor to launch patient-facing digital tools, including notifications and digital letters.
Thames Valley and Surrey Care Record saves around £17m a year
1 August 2025
The Thames Valley and Surrey Care Record has saved around £17 million annually in professional time, according to analysis.
Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 surgical system receives CE mark approval
1 August 2025
Intuitive has announced that its da Vinci 5 Surgical System has received CE Mark approval for adult and paediatric use in Europe.
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
