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.
Ada Health closes Series B funding round at £88.5m
15 February 2022
Ada Health has announced it has closed its Series B round at £88.5million ($120million) following
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital trials AI skin cancer diagnostic tool
15 February 2022
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is trialling a new AI-powered tool to help speed up skin
Homerton Hospital signs eTriage deal to tackle wait times in A&E
14 February 2022
Homerton Emergency Department is set to use eConsult’s eTriage system in a bid to tackle
Spotlight to shine on Digital Nursing at Rewired 2022
14 February 2022
A focus on the work being done by nurses in the digital health space is
Whittington Hospital completes its GDE Fast Follower programme
11 February 2022
Whittington Hospitals has completed the Global Digital Exemplar Fast Follower programme, and as a result
