Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
26 February 2026
Today’s round-up features a study that demonstrates AI may be no more effective than Google at identifying health conditions.
News
NHSE awards £33.6m digital vaccinations services contract
26 February 2026
NHS England has awarded a contract worth £33.6 million to TPXimpact for the delivery of digital and data services relating to vaccinations.
GOSH to connect health data for rare disease research
26 February 2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with a charity to connect health data for rare disease research.
NHS England cyber chief to step down from role
25 February 2026
Mike Fell, director of national cyber operations at NHS England has announced that he will step down from his role in May.
Female innovators recognised for digital health solutions
25 February 2026
Ten female entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire and Humber have developed ideas for digital health innovations into workable concepts.
NHS pilot of AI scripting tech reduced admin time for 87% of users
25 February 2026
A pilot of AI-scribing technology at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust found that 87% of users saved time on admin tasks.
Ireland launches digital strategy to increase mental health support
24 February 2026
Ireland has launched a digital mental health strategy to increase access to services through technology and improve digital health literacy.
NHS Scotland renews Induction Attend Anywhere contract
25 March 2022
NHS Scotland has extended its contract with Induction for a further year for its Attend
Movers and Shakers news roundup
25 March 2022
March’s roundup of Movers and Shakers features an appointment at Humber, Coast and Vale Health
accuRx launches tool which provides instant access to GP record summary
24 March 2022
A solution that allows healthcare professionals to view a summary of GP medical records is
Virtual ward created for atrial fibrillation patients in Leicester
24 March 2022
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has become one of the first in the UK
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole is to introduce text reminders
24 March 2022
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is bringing back its text reminder service to
