Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
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
